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Local residents honk horns, wave flags to mark 30th anniversary of Oka crisis
KANESATAKE, Que. - Rolling convoys are marking the 30th anniversary of the Oka crisis today in Mohawk communities near Montreal. Thirty years ago today, on July 11, 1990, Quebec provincial police move...
Jul 11, 2020
Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic won't play in NHL's restart
Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic has decided not to play in the NHL's restart. The Flames said Friday night that Hamonic has opted out of the NHL's return-to-play program. Players have until M...
Jul 11, 2020
Hamilton takes pole position at F1's rain-soaked Styrian GP
SPIELBERG, Austria - World champion Lewis Hamilton showed he's still the best driver in wet conditions, keeping his composure on a rain-drenched track to take pole position Saturday for the Styrian Gr...
Jul 11, 2020
NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable: experts
TORONTO - A plan to operate NHL game hubs in Edmonton and Toronto could draw hundreds of hockey players and staff to both Canadian cities, but business experts say their presence won't give ...
Jul 11, 2020
NHL's road to Edmonton and Toronto featured plenty of obstacles
Since early March, the novel coronavirus has affected almost every decision facing the NHL. Almost four months after halting play, the league announced Toronto and Edmonton will serve a...
Jul 11, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from the COVID 19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundla...
Jul 11, 2020
How Conservative leadership hopefuls would address the WE scandal if they win
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs said Friday their party doesn't want to bring down the government over the latest ethics scandal ensnaring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Current leader Andrew Scheer is in h...
Jul 11, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from the COVID 19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundla...
Jul 11, 2020
Quebec police continue to search for missing girls, 6 and 11, and their father
SAINT-APOLLINAIRE, Que. - Police are still searching for two Quebec girls and their father in a suburb of Quebec City, after an Amber Alert was issued Thursday. The search for Romy Carpentier, 6, Nora...
Jul 11, 2020
BC Ferries back to full passenger capacity, mask wearing policy applied to all routes
NANAIMO - BC Ferries is no longer operating at half-passenger capacity as the company makes adjustments to serve rising demand.The company's Deborah Marshall said they are still abiding by Transport C...
Jul 11, 2020