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All-star defensive back Emanuel Davis retires after six CFL seasons
Defensive back Emanuel Davis announced his retirement Thursday after six seasons in the CFL. The 31-year-old registered 246 defensive tackles, eight tackles for a loss, 24 special-teams tackles a...
Aug 15, 2019
Two Conservative riding associations return event proceeds to donors
OTTAWA - A pair of Conservative campaigns that were forced to refund the proceeds from two separate fundraising events earlier this year say Canada's new political financing law should not be applied ...
Aug 15, 2019
Russian military orders village evacuation, then cancels it
MOSCOW - The Russian military on Tuesday told residents of a village near a navy testing range to evacuate, but cancelled the order hours later, adding to the uncertainty and confusion fueled by a mis...
Aug 15, 2019
Trudeau announces $11.4 million in flood protection funding for Fredericton
FREDERICTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $11.4-million in new funding to help protect Fredericton and surrounding communities from future flooding. The federal money is meant to help ...
Aug 15, 2019
PM won't release McLellan report on SNC-Lavalin until ethics report released
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau says he's received what he calls a "great" report from former Liberal cabinet minister Anne McLellan on the SNC-Lavalin affair. But the prime minister won't make it public...
Aug 15, 2019
Northerners applaud funding for long-awaited road through Arctic tundra
Work is expected to begin on the first road into the heart of Canada's mineral-rich tundra after two funding announcements this week by federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau. Garneau ...
Aug 15, 2019
Montreal Alouettes QB Vernon Adams Jr. takes another step toward return
Montreal Alouettes starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. was back practising with fellow starters on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a mild concussion on Aug. 2. Adams led the Als to three ...
Aug 15, 2019
New Brunswick Crown will not appeal acquittal in Oland murder trial
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Public Prosecution Services announced Tuesday they will not appeal last month's acquittal of Dennis Oland on a charge of second-degree murder in ...
Aug 15, 2019
CFL teams reveal 10 players who are on their exclusive 45-man negotiation lists
TORONTO - Should Connor Cook wish to kick-start his pro football career, the CFL could be a potential landing spot for the former Michigan State quarterback. On Thursday, the Toronto Ar...
Aug 15, 2019
Strong winds cause fires to grow in Cassiar Zone
SMITHERS- Strong winds in the Cassiar Fire Zone on Tuesday, (Aug.13) caused two of the largest wildfires within the Northwest Fire Centre to grow.The Southwest Tagish Lake fire, and Barrington River f...
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