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Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he's stepping down to reconnect with community
YELLOWKNIFE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he's ready to be known as just Sandy again. Silver announced plans to step down as leader of the Yukon Liberal Party on Friday at a hastily convened news ...
Sep 13, 2022
Timbermen players front and centre at NLL Draft
NANAIMO - The remarkable 2022 for Nanaimo Senior A Timbermen continued at the National Lacrosse League Draft.Four T-Men players were selected in the first round with Austin Madronic sixth overall to S...
Sep 13, 2022
Poilievre taps Scheer to serve in new leadership team ahead of Parliament's return
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is tapping one of his predecessors to serve as his chief lieutenant in the House of Commons, as the newly minted Conservative leader prepares his party for next week's return...
Sep 13, 2022
Zhao advances to second round of Chennai Open with win over Tjandramulia
CHENNAI, India - Carol Zhao advanced to the second round of the Chennai Open tennis tournament with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Australia's Olivia Tjandramulia on Tuesday. Zhao, from Richmond Hill, Ont., won ...
Sep 13, 2022
Flames hire decorated women's hockey player Rebecca Johnston in player development
CALGARY - Canadian women's hockey team veteran forward Rebecca Johnston has been hired by the NHL's Calgary Flames in a player development role. The three-time Olympic gold medallist will work in play...
Sep 13, 2022
Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen's state funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. Speaking at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick toda...
Sep 13, 2022
Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada
Don't put away your summer clothing just yet; the Weather Network says there are still some warm days ahead. The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect warmer-than-normal con...
Sep 13, 2022
Collaros, Gittens, Jefferson named CFL top performers for Week 14
TORONTO - Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros, Toronto receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Blue Bombers defensive lineman Willie Jefferson have been named the CFL's top performers for Week 14. Collaros t...
Sep 13, 2022
Canada to match individual donations for Pakistan floods, provide $25M in aid
OTTAWA - EMBARGOED UNTIL PM SPEAKS The federal government will match donations from Canadians to help the people of Pakistan, where a humanitarian emergency has been caused by massive flooding. Prime ...
Sep 13, 2022
Wildfire smoke from B.C. and U.S. spreads east as several blazes still uncontained
VANCOUVER - Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, Washington and Idaho has wafted east, prompting air quality advisories from Vancouver Island into Alberta. Environment Canada is maintaining advis...
Sep 13, 2022