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Tough lesson: Thousands of 'unqualified' teachers in Quebec schools
MONTREAL - Monique Henry has been teaching English in Quebec for the better part of two decades without official certification. As a so-called "unqualified" teacher, she has had to learn her professio...
Jan 11, 2025
How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON - United States president-elect Donald Trump may declare a national emergency in order to turn his threat to slap Canada with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs into a reality. With less ...
Jan 11, 2025
David Moyes returns as manager of struggling Everton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Everton has hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club. The move was announced Saturday, two days after the club under its new American owners...
Jan 11, 2025
Strong start propels Clippers to 6-3 win over Kings
NANAIMO - The Clippers built up a 4-0 first period lead over Powell River and with a late push beat the Kings 6-3. Cole Lonsdale opened the scoring 31 seconds into the game and Chase Hull had Nanaimo ...
Jan 10, 2025
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
BANGKOK (AP) - A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists and family members who say th...
Jan 10, 2025
Jets hit turbulence as offence starts to sputter
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have hit some turbulence in what has been a strong season - they've lost four of their last five games, including three at home. Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Los Ange...
Jan 10, 2025
NHL roundup: Red Wings win sixth straight by beating Blackhawks 5-3
DETROIT (AP) - Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night. Albert Johans...
Jan 10, 2025
Kempe nets OT winner as Kings ground Jets 2-1
WINNIPEG - Adrian Kempe scored 74 seconds into overtime and added an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Friday, extending their winning streak to five games. Darcy Kuemper m...
Jan 10, 2025
One Alberta man gets jail, another community time for 2022 Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - One Alberta man has been sentenced to jail and another ordered to serve community time for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022. Marco Van Huigenbos was senten...
Jan 10, 2025
Blue Jays add All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman with $33 million, 3-year contract
TORONTO (AP) - All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract. The team announced the deal Friday night, two days after his 32nd birthday. H...
Jan 10, 2025