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Oilers GM Ken Holland on Evander Kane: 'I believe in second chances'
Ken Holland isn't closing the door on Evander Kane. In fact, he might end up rolling out the red carpet. The Edmonton Oilers general manager said Tuesday he's spoken to the controversial winger's agen...
Jan 11, 2022
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy raises sanctions on Russia in conversation with Trudeau
OTTAWA - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the West must be ready to impose further sanctions against Russia for its military buildup on his country's easte...
Jan 11, 2022
CPNewsAlert: Quebec to force unvaccinated to pay 'significant' financial penalty
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says adult residents who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be charged a financial penalty. Legault made the announcement to reporters today in M...
Jan 11, 2022
With start of meetings on EI review, businesses look for rethink of parental leave
OTTAWA - One of the largest business groups in the country says a sweeping review of the employment insurance system should consider whether to turn parental benefits into a separate program. It's an ...
Jan 11, 2022
Slim majority support government lockdowns, restrictions in response to Omicron
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests a slim majority of Canadians support the latest round of lockdowns and other government-imposed restrictions as the Omicron variant continue to fuel an explosion in new CO...
Jan 11, 2022
Upgrades to begin on Nanaimo's Fourth St., next phase in 'complete streets' project
NANAIMO - The next development of active transportation infrastructure in the city is about to begin.Construction crews are expected to shut down Fourth St. from Bruce Ave. to Pine St. in January for ...
Jan 11, 2022
Offer made to drop perjury charges in Ghislaine Maxwell case
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government will agree to drop pending perjury charges against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell if her sex trafficking case goes to sentencing later this year, prosecutors s...
Jan 11, 2022
Montreal man experiencing homelessness dies after night out in extreme cold
Montreal police say a man experiencing homelessness died after spending the night outside in extreme cold. Police say they responded to a call about a case of possible hypothermia Monday night at an e...
Jan 11, 2022
Toronto FC signs fullback Luca Petrasso to homegrown player contract
Toronto FC has signed Canadian youth international Luca Petrasso as a homegrown player on a deal that runs through 2023. The 21-year-old fullback from Toronto is the 27th player to sign for the first ...
Jan 11, 2022
Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms on extension with veteran Neufeld
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Canadian offensive lineman Pat Neufeld on Tuesday. The six-foot-six, 311-pound Regina native was a CFL all-st...
Jan 11, 2022