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Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement. More than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers were planning...
Jul 04, 2024

Springer posts the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with his eagle-birdie finish for a 59
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59. Springer shot 27 on the fron...
Jul 04, 2024

Saskatchewan files for injunction over Canada Revenue Agency collecting carbon money
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says it has filed for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting carbon levy dollars the province owes. Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre didn't p...
Jul 04, 2024

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau
HAMILTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the "vast, vast majority" of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader. Her comments come as questions continue to swirl about Prime Minister...
Jul 04, 2024

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election
VICTORIA - Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote. Harry Bains, Bruce Ralston and Rob Fleming were all first elected in 2005...
Jul 04, 2024

Chamber of Commerce raise concerns over cost of pool repairs
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns over the cost of the Aquatic Centre's proposed pool repairs. The Chamber notes that City Council would like to borrow more tha...
Jul 04, 2024

Herdman looks for answers as inconsistent Toronto FC continues to lose
TORONTO - John Herdman walked through the doors of Toronto FC's training facility at 8 a.m. Thursday, just hours after watching his team blow an early 1-0 lead and suffer its fifth straight loss. Winl...
Jul 04, 2024

Arbitrator reinstates suspension of Alouettes DL Lemon ahead of August hearing
TORONTO - An arbitrator has reinstated the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for gambling on sports. The CFL said in a statement Lemon will remain suspend...
Jul 04, 2024

B.C. seniors advocate seeks tenancy protection for residents of retirement homes
VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate is calling for the enforcement of tenancy laws to protect residents of retirement homes who he says face illegal rent increases and evictions. Dan Levitt...
Jul 04, 2024

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette scratched from lineup against Astros because of forearm bruise
TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Thursday afternoon's game against Houston because of a right forearm contusion. The two-time All-Star and two-time AL h...
Jul 04, 2024