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Eby introduces new-look B.C. NDP cabinet in slim, one-seat majority government
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby will introduce his new cabinet in British Columbia today after last month's tight election win that gave his New Democrats a slim, one-seat majority. Eby's NDP government ...
Nov 18, 2024
Canadian men fall one place to No. 23 in World Rugby rankings after Romania loss
Canada has dropped one place to No. 23 in the World Rugby rankings after a 35-27 loss to Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The Canadian men were replaced at No. 22 by Hong Kong, which defeated visitin...
Nov 18, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Police say death of woman found in Halifax Walmart oven not suspicious
HALIFAX - Halifax police have determined that the death of a young woman whose body was found in a Walmart walk-in oven was not suspicious and did not involve foul play. The death of the 19-year-old e...
Nov 18, 2024
Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth
OTTAWA - Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health. The federal government plans to distribute $500 million ...
Nov 18, 2024
Orla Mining signs deal to buy Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario from Newmont
VANCOUVER - Orla Mining Ltd. has signed a deal to buy the Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario from Newmont Corp. Under the deal, the company will pay US$810 million plus up to an additional US$40 million...
Nov 18, 2024
Study: More Canadian girls playing in organized sports, but still lagging behind boys
TORONTO - A new study shows that more Canadian girls are participating in organized sports, but they are still lagging behind boys. The Rally Report was commissioned by Canadian Women & Sport and ...
Nov 18, 2024
Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett named most valuable Canadian at Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - Toronto receiver Dejon Brissett was named the most valuable Canadian in the Argonauts' 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday. Brissett, from Mississa...
Nov 17, 2024
2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a parade route and celebration on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests. Office...
Nov 17, 2024
Jonas Brothers thrill football fans at 111th Grey Cup halftime show
VANCOUVER - The Jonas Brothers rocked B.C. Place on Sunday during the Grey Cup halftime show. A mass of cheerleaders and a marching band unveiled Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas on the field as the pop trio...
Nov 17, 2024
Allen's 26-yard run seals Bills 30-21 win that ends Chiefs' bid at a perfect season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Josh Allen ran for a 26-yard touchdown on fourth down with 2:17 left, sealing the Buffalo Bills' 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and handing the two-time defe...
Nov 17, 2024