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No national security issue in Chinese takeover of Canadian lithium company: Liberals
OTTAWA - The pending takeover of a Canadian lithium mining company by a Chinese state-owned company raises no national security concerns, federal Liberals argued Thursday. Liberal MP Andy Fillmore, pa...
Jan 20, 2022

MLB's snail-paced lockout talks to resume with union offer
NEW YORK (AP) - Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal when the snail-paced negotiations resumed following a 42-...
Jan 20, 2022

Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with quarterback Collaros on contract extension
WINNIPEG - American Zach Collaros will be under centre this season to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chase a third straight Grey Cup title. The Bombers announced Thursday evening they've agreed to ter...
Jan 20, 2022

Rapid tests to be distributed to schools in British Columbia
VICTORIA - Schools in British Columbia will soon get rapid antigen tests as a way to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among staff, including teachers and administrators. The Education Ministry says...
Jan 20, 2022

ESPN shift in Australian Open coverage challenging for fans
Tennis fans used to staying up through the night to watch the Australian Open have had to change their viewing habits and are having trouble finding some of the matches they want to see. ESPN has dram...
Jan 20, 2022

Canadian women's under-18 hockey roster announced for cancelled world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada named its roster for the world under-18 women's hockey championship even though the tournament was cancelled. Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, was a...
Jan 20, 2022

B.C. flood victims eligible for support navigating recovery funding beginning Feb. 1
VICTORIA - Residents in British Columbia who were affected by flooding will be eligible next month for personalized support to help navigate the recovery process and available funding programs. The B....
Jan 20, 2022

Scope of COVID-19 outbreak triples at Nanaimo's Dufferin Place
NANAIMO - More units and residents are impacted by an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at a local long-term care home.Island Health initially confirmed an outbreak at Dufferin Place on Thursday, Jan. 13 with...
Jan 20, 2022

Crown wants ex-journalist Jonah Keri to serve minimum one year in domestic abuse case
MONTREAL - Prosecutors want former Montreal sports writer Jonah Keri to be jailed for at least one year on domestic abuse charges, a sentencing hearing heard Thursday, while his lawyer argued against ...
Jan 20, 2022

Attendance to be halved for Canadian men's World Cup qualifier in Hamilton
What was expected to be a capacity crowd of 24,000 for Canada's high-profile World Cup qualifier against the U.S. on Jan. 30 at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field will now be restricted to 12,000. The game ...
Jan 20, 2022