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Roster changes loom after Whitecaps decline contract options on six players
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps appear poised for some significant roster moves after the team declined to pick up contract options on six players, including striker Fafa Picault. The club announc...
Nov 27, 2024
Quebec premier says he's 'open' to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026
MONTREAL - A committee appointed by the Quebec government has recommended the province adopt its own constitution and take other steps to boost its autonomy. Premier Franois Legault says he's open to ...
Nov 27, 2024
Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits
OTTAWA - Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working. Prime Minister Justi...
Nov 27, 2024
Toronto FC declines contract option on leading scorer forward Prince Owusu
TORONTO - Toronto FC has officially added forward Prince Owusu, the club's leading scorer, and defender Luke Singh to its list of players headed out the door. The MLS club announced last month it was ...
Nov 27, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms. The top court dismissed...
Nov 27, 2024
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia's north coast, saying a "prolonged snowstorm" will bring up to 50 cm of snow by Thursday night. It says about 15 c...
Nov 27, 2024
Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M Mastercard investment
OTTAWA - The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says the dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation. The or...
Nov 27, 2024
Alouettes sign quarterback Davis Alexander to three-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract, the CFL club announced Wednesday. The 26-year-old Alexander was set to become a free agent in Februa...
Nov 27, 2024
White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-old men to help fill manpower needs to battle Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the consc...
Nov 27, 2024
Winnipeg's Lawes tops Switzerland's Tirinzoni in early play at Kioti National
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Winnipeg's Kaitlyn Lawes made a game-winning draw to the button for a 5-4 victory over Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni on Wednesday at the Kioti National. This is the first competit...
Nov 27, 2024