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Former Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe seeks to contest Canadian sanctions in Federal Court
OTTAWA - Former Haitian prime minister Laurent Lamothe is asking a judge to strike down sanctions Canada imposed on him over claims he supported gangs that have unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Hait...
Dec 22, 2022
Additional warming centre opens as Nanaimo's cold snap continues
NANAIMO - Those needing a place to escape the elements have an extra place tonight.A pop-up warming centre at the Beban Park Social Centre on Bowen Rd. will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22 through...
Dec 22, 2022
Yule wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom for 3rd time
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) - When it comes to the World Cup slalom on the steep and icy Canalone Miramonti course, Daniel Yule is a specialist. The Swiss skier won the night race for the third t...
Dec 22, 2022
Charges laid after couple and dogs hit from behind along Lantzville road
NANAIMO - A 34-year-old Lantzville man has been charged in relation to a hit-and-run collision in March.Joel Francisco Salazar faces charges of failing to stop after an accident and failing to offer a...
Dec 22, 2022
Maple Leafs hang on for 4-3 victory over Flyers in weekday matinee
TORONTO - Power-play goals from Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner ignited the Toronto Maple Leafs late in the second period. They then survived a late-game scare to score a 4-3 win against the Philadelp...
Dec 22, 2022
Hockey Canada unveils 25-player roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
CALGARY - Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada's 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Two goalies, eight defencemen and 15 forwards were select...
Dec 22, 2022
Warm-up on horizon for southern B.C., but not before more snow, ice, freezing rain
VANCOUVER - Warmer weather is set to arrive in southern British Columbia by Christmas Eve but forecasters warn it's going to get messy. Most of the province is under an extreme cold warning or winter ...
Dec 22, 2022
Canada to spend $1.8B on rescue helicopter upgrades, nearly double original budget
OTTAWA - Canada is planning to spend $1.8 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters - nearly double what was originally budgeted. Defence Minister Anita Anand and Procurem...
Dec 22, 2022
Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup
TORONTO - Bayern Munich and Canadian men's national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons. Davies was instrumental in helping th...
Dec 22, 2022
Environment Canada warning Quebecers about possible blackouts due to winter storm
MONTREAL - Environment Canada is warning Quebecers to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major storm approaches the province. The weather agency i...
Dec 22, 2022