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New York police searching for 22-year-old Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks
MONTREAL - Authorities in northeastern New York state are searching by ground and air for a 22-year-old Quebec man who failed to return from a hike in the Adirondack Mountains over the weekend. New Yo...
Dec 04, 2024
Torture and amputations: Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia is most-wanted fugitive
MONTREAL - The alleged leader of a notorious street gang that is involved in brutal turf wars in Quebec during which victims have been tortured and have had their limbs amputated is the most-wanted fu...
Dec 04, 2024
Heavy fog again envelopes Metro Vancouver, parts of southern B.C. coast
VANCOUVER - Heavy fog has again enveloped parts of southwestern British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver, a day after the region saw near-zero visibility. Environment Canada has reinstated a fog ad...
Dec 04, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Arif Virani says the Liberal government will split up its contentious online harms bill, putting a priority on passing measures to fight child sex predators. Virani says the ...
Dec 04, 2024
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to allow Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present the fall fiscal update. Po...
Dec 04, 2024
Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over a series of allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series of allegations ...
Dec 04, 2024
Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over a series of allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series of allegations ...
Dec 04, 2024
'It's pretty calculated': NHLers on video coaches and their split-second decisions
Morgan Rielly was working his way back from injury. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman found himself in the bowels of Scotiabank Arena one evening as his teammates battled in front of a packed house. ...
Dec 04, 2024
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico
The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It's big business with the 2022 men's tournament in Qatar engaging five billion fans across all media, from linear TV to digital and social media, ac...
Dec 04, 2024
Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike
OTTAWA - The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day. The Retail Council of Canada said Tuesday tha...
Dec 04, 2024