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Former Canadian Olympic athlete added to FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list
TORONTO - A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI's list o...
Mar 06, 2025
Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding
OTTAWA - The Liberals have released their long-promised Africa strategy, without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade an...
Mar 06, 2025
Devils acquire defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Ducks a day before the NHL trade deadline
The banged up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need just a little more than 24 hours before the NHL trade deadline, as talks pick up around the league and players keep changing plac...
Mar 06, 2025
Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says
A colleague of the Trump administration's choice for ambassador to Canada says he's a frank person who stands up for the U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstr...
Mar 06, 2025
Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11...
Mar 06, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello a student of the game and its history
KELOWNA, B.C. - Many athletes at the Montana's Brier will try to limit the distractions once play begins by turning their phones off, avoiding social media use and minimizing their online activity. No...
Mar 06, 2025
Two suspects in migrant drownings in Akwesasne can be extradited to U.S., judge says
MONTREAL - Two people alleged to have participated in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River are one step closer to being extradited to the Unite...
Mar 06, 2025
Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism
OTTAWA - The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism. Official Languages Minister Rachel Ben...
Mar 06, 2025
CP NewsAlert: B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government
VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will sup...
Mar 06, 2025
Toronto Raptors sign centre Colin Castleton to 10-day contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound centre appeared in 10 games with the Memphis Grizzlies this ...
Mar 06, 2025