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Quebec mayor, 23, resigns mid-mandate because of burnout from managing forest fires
CHAPAIS, Que. - One of Quebec's youngest mayors says she is stepping down because she is suffering burnout from last summer's historic wildfire season. Isabelle Lessard was acclaimed in 2021 as mayor ...
Nov 08, 2023
Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad
TORONTO - The post-season honours continue for Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, recently named the East Division's outstanding player nominee, earned a spot on the CFL all-star team We...
Nov 08, 2023
Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win. And that hunt won't be any easier at the 24-team tournament that opens Friday in Indonesia with Spain, Mali an...
Nov 08, 2023
BoC on standby to raise rates further, summary reveals hawkish tone to deliberations
OTTAWA - Further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are very much still on the table as its governing council remains split on whether rates may need to rise further. The central bank today r...
Nov 08, 2023
Youngkin expresses disappointment in legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, pledges bipartisanship
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - While expressing disappointment in Tuesday night's legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged to work with the party's new legislative majority on bip...
Nov 08, 2023
Elected officials raise alarm about 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism in Canada
OTTAWA - Federal politicians are raising the alarm about what they say is an increase in antisemitism in Canada after a Montreal-area synagogue and a local Jewish organization were hit with firebombs ...
Nov 08, 2023
Alouettes look to hand Toronto its first home loss of season in East final
Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes are on a nice roll and enjoying their best season since 2012, but they will be decided underdogs Saturday afternoon. Montreal visits BMO Field to face the Toron...
Nov 08, 2023
Defence policy update: Industry demand for clarity has Blair back at drawing board
OTTAWA, Kan. - Defence Minister Bill Blair says he recently instructed his team to rejig the Liberals' long-promised defence policy update, so as to give industry more clarity on long-term spending pl...
Nov 08, 2023
Defence policy update: Industry demand for clarity has Blair back at drawing board
OTTAWA, Kan. - Defence Minister Bill Blair says he recently instructed his team to rejig the Liberals' long-promised defence policy update, so as to give industry more clarity on long-term spending pl...
Nov 08, 2023
Colorado funeral home owner, wife, arrested on charges linked to the handling of at least 189 bodies
DENVER (AP) - The owner of a Colorado funeral home and his wife were arrested Wednesday after the decaying remains of at least 189 people were recently found at his facility. Jon and Carrie Hallford w...
Nov 08, 2023