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Rogers to sell minority stake in portion of backhaul infrastructure to pay down debt
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure for $7 billion amid a "pivot" in strategy as it seeks to pay down debt. The transac...
Oct 24, 2024

Future of Sport in Canada Commission to hold cross-country hearings in nine cities
OTTAWA - The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has announced dates and locations for its cross-country consultations. The commission's mandate is to learn from Canadians, including victims and surv...
Oct 24, 2024

Spruce Kings launch Show Home Lottery
PRINCE GEORGE - The Spruce Kings have launched their annual Show Home Lottery. This year's home is located at 2985 Links Drive in the Aberdeen Glen Subdivision and is over 1,400 square feet, comes ful...
Oct 24, 2024

Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is attending a conference on Lebanon as leaders try to help the country cope with the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes. Meanwhile, Ottawa's effort to m...
Oct 24, 2024

Trudeau says he will remain prime minister despite caucus revolt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week. A letter signed by two dozen Liberal MPs asking Trudeau to step down was presen...
Oct 24, 2024

Mozambique's ruling party candidate declared winner of presidential election as rigging claims swirl
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) - Moazmbique's ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the country's presidential election Thursday amid claims of rigging by the opposition. According t...
Oct 24, 2024

Canadian men on the move, climb to No. 35 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Canadian men were rewarded for their 2-1 win over Panama earlier this month in ...
Oct 24, 2024

Train carrying at least 50 people derails on Norway's north coast, killing at least 1 person
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - At least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway's northern coast derailed Thursday with at least 50 people on board, Norwegian media...
Oct 24, 2024

Teck Resources takes impairment charge at Trail operations, reports Q3 loss
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. reported a $748-million loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders in its latest quarter as it took a one-time asset impairment charge related to its ...
Oct 24, 2024

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Canadian kicker Liegghio to extension
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian kicker Marc Liegghio to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Liegghio, 27, of Woodbridge, Ont., remains under contract with Hamilton through the 2...
Oct 24, 2024