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Canada consulting with allies on possible involvement in AUKUS security pact
OTTAWA - Canada is in consultations with the U.K., the U.S. and Australia about possible collaboration in the security pact known as AUKUS. The trilateral deal was struck three years ago in an effort ...
Sep 17, 2024

Sixth-ranked Canadian women to face World Cup champion Spain in October friendly
The sixth-ranked Canadian women will face World Cup champion Spain in an international friendly next month. Third-ranked Spain will host Canada on Oct. 25 at Estadio Francisco de la Hera in Almendrale...
Sep 17, 2024

Five things to know about the Bloc Québécois' newest riding, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois dealt a painful blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Monday's byelection, winning the Liberal stronghold of LaSalle-mard-Verdun by 248 votes. Here are five things to kn...
Sep 17, 2024

B.C. 'fell so short' in Doukhobor pay, communication after apology: ombudsperson
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ombudsperson has a list of criticisms for the province over the way it has treated Doukhobor survivors months after the premier apologized for the government's removal of...
Sep 17, 2024

CF Montreal looks for revenge against New England Revolution
MONTRAL - At the beginning of the year, CF Montreal probably didn't have Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution circled on its calendar. But that has likely changed after what happened j...
Sep 17, 2024

Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster
TORONTO - After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple o...
Sep 17, 2024

Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus
MacKenzie Weegar wasn't bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to ...
Sep 17, 2024

Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season ...
Sep 17, 2024

Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois leader says he's in no hurry to trigger a federal election and will instead stick with his plan to extract gains from the minority Liberal government. Yves-Franois Blanchet...
Sep 17, 2024

Structure fire at Moccasin Flats
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at Moccasin Flats early Tuesday morning (Sept.17).Crews responded at 3:38 a.m. to find a two-story wooden structure approximatel...
Sep 17, 2024