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A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Late-season wildfire prompts evacuation alert in eastern Fraser Valley of B.C.
AGASSIZ, B.C. - An out-of-season wildfire has put residents of a rural area on the edge of Agassiz, B.C., under evacuation alert. The District of Kent has declared a state of local emergency and says ...
Nov 18, 2022
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming dies at age 87 on eve of World Cup
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming, who helped lead Canada to its first men's World Cup, has died on the eve of Canada's return to the soccer showcase. Canada Soccer said Fleming died Thursday...
Nov 18, 2022
Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
A large foreign supply of children's fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children's me...
Nov 18, 2022
Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation
OTTAWA - Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extend...
Nov 18, 2022
Nanaimo NightOwls announce schedule and new roster additions
NANAIMO - The season schedule for the second year of NightOwls West Coast League baseball has been revealed.Nanaimo will start at home with a three game series against the Walla Walla Sweets June 2-4....
Nov 18, 2022
Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former Hydro-Qubec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made...
Nov 18, 2022
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Doha heating up as World Cup kickoff nears, Canadians take day to themselves
DOHA, Qatar - The day after its win over Japan in Dubai in its final World Cup warmup, Canada had no media availability Friday - leaving time to recover, assess and prepare for Wednesday's tournament ...
Nov 18, 2022
Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes
HALIFAX - In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels s...
Nov 18, 2022