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Atlantic Liberals slam Tories for opposing offshore wind legislation
OTTAWA - The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy. The accords are two separate pi...
Sep 20, 2023
Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada's best high ...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor
A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men's coaching position will be filled after a new...
Sep 20, 2023
Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report
VICTORIA - The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a conven...
Sep 20, 2023
Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report
VICTORIA - The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a conven...
Sep 20, 2023
Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford
TORONTO - Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The ...
Sep 20, 2023
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program. Premier Danielle Smith, alon...
Sep 20, 2023
Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school
MONTREAL - Several parents say they were left with serious doubts after a tense Tuesday evening information session about a supervised drug-use site opening near their children's Montreal elementary s...
Sep 20, 2023
Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?
On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar phoned his eldest son for the last time, to say he was on his way home for dinner. Baljar Singh Nijjar, 21, said his father had been in a good mood earlier that Father...
Sep 20, 2023
Bank of Canada watching its words to avoid spur rate cut speculation, summary reveals
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada was watching its words at its last interest rate announcement as it sought to avoid spurring speculation that rate cuts are on the table any time soon. That's according to ...
Sep 20, 2023