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Conservative party admits error in failing to give notice of Patrick Brown fundraiser
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada says it made a mistake in failing to give notice of a fundraiser held by disqualified leadership contestant Patrick Brown. Spokeswoman Sarah Fischer says the ...
Mar 02, 2023
Quebec man found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews files application for appeal
MONTREAL - A Quebec man found guilty of wilfully promoting hatred against Jews is seeking leave to appeal his conviction. Gabriel Sohier Chaput's lawyer wrote in an application for permission to appea...
Mar 02, 2023
Guelph Gryphons teammates prepared to battle at CFL combine
They've been longtime teammates at the University of Guelph, but receiver Clark Barnes and defensive back Siriman Bagayogo will be all business at the CFL combine. Both players will attend the combine...
Mar 02, 2023
Oilers acquire veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from Coyotes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Nick Bjugstad and defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft and blue-liner Michael Kesselring on Thurs...
Mar 02, 2023
Yukon budget lays out $48.2-million surplus, funding for dental, inflation relief
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is predicting a $48.2-million surplus in 2023 with a budget promising cash for housing, health care, infrastructure and inflation relief. The document, tabled by Fina...
Mar 02, 2023
Alejandro Kirk welcomed to Blue Jays spring training after birth of first child
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The familiar horns of "El Mechon" by Banda MS blared in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league facility on Thursday to welcome back catcher Alejandro Kirk. Kirk was trumpeted in to the clu...
Mar 02, 2023
RCMP make two arrests, seize firearms, right-wing political material west of Montreal
MONTREAL - RCMP say two men face charges in connection with a large firearms seizure last year just west of Montreal. Authorities say Jordan Madden, 29, and Joshua Madden, 31, of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que...
Mar 02, 2023
B.C. firm gets approval from Health Canada to make and sell cocaine
LANGLEY, B.C. - Health Canada has granted a British Columbia cannabis company the right to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine. Adastra Labs says in a news release that Health Canada gave it...
Mar 02, 2023
B.C. firm gets approval from Health Canada to make and sell cocaine
LANGLEY, B.C. - Health Canada has granted a British Columbia cannabis company the right to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine. Adastra Labs says in a news release that Health Canada gave it...
Mar 02, 2023
B.C. to ask Ottawa for money laundering law changes after case fails to yield charges
VICTORIA - British Columbia's attorney general says she will lobby the federal government to amend Canada's financial crime law after a multi-year money laundering investigation by police failed to pr...
Mar 02, 2023