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Scarcity behind the medals: Canada's national sport organizations running deficits
The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada's Olympic flag-bearer in Beijing's closing ceremonies is in debt. Isabelle Weidemann wasn't comfortable stating how far she's in the red. The 29-year-...
Feb 05, 2025
In the news today: Canadian unity in face of tariffs, wrongful conviction reviews
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump's threats bring Canadians together McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision...
Feb 05, 2025
Iran's currency plunges to record low after Trump orders restart of 'maximum pressure' campaign
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's currency plunged Wednesday to a record low of 850,000 rials to $1 after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a restart to the "maximum pressure" campaign targeting Tehran. Tr...
Feb 05, 2025
Ontario votes: Most leaders set to campaign in Greater Toronto Area
Ontario's main party leaders are mostly campaigning in the Greater Toronto area today as the focus of the snap election shifts to provincial issues. The threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods domina...
Feb 05, 2025
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications
OTTAWA - A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving prison sentences for crimes they...
Feb 05, 2025
'A madness in the air.' Trump's threats unleash patriotic wave among Canadians
FREDERICTON - McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision over the weekend. After hearing the news that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to impose 25 per cent tariffs on C...
Feb 05, 2025
Donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign
Political financing reports show that the collapsed BC United party collected more than $223,000 in donations after it suspended campaigning in last year's provincial election, including tens of thous...
Feb 05, 2025
Philippine lawmakers from lower house back move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, whose father is a former president, has been impeached by the House of Representatives after more than the required number of legisla...
Feb 05, 2025
NHL roundup: Swayman helps Bruins shut out the Wild 3-0
BOSTON (AP) - Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the NHL season as the Boston Bruins beat the Minne...
Feb 04, 2025
Goalie Thatcher Demko rounding into form with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Thatcher Demko reminded onlookers why he's considered one of the NHL's top goalies on Tuesday. The Vancouver Canucks netminder stopped all 25 saves he faced - some in dramatic fashion - an...
Feb 04, 2025