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Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved. The parent company, Taiwan Cement Corp., announced construction of the Canadian plant w...
Dec 04, 2024
French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
PARIS (AP) - France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote Wednesday a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. The Na...
Dec 04, 2024
Kingsley Jones steps down as Canada men's rugby coach after seven years on the job
Kingsley Jones is stepping down as coach of the Canadian men's rugby team after seven years on the job. Rugby Canada called it a mutual parting with both parties agreeing it's time to set the team "in...
Dec 04, 2024
Alouettes sign defensive back Wesley Sutton to two-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive back Wesley Sutton to a two-year deal through 2026, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Sutton made 78 defensive plays this past season, ...
Dec 04, 2024
Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter
OTTAWA - Environment Canada says most of the country will see normal or above-normal temperatures this winter, but the later part of the season could be very different from the start. The federal agen...
Dec 04, 2024
'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse. The Canadian Human Rights Commission and the federal housing advoc...
Dec 04, 2024
Flames forward Kirkland out for season after undergoing ACL surgery
CALGARY - Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland will miss the remainder of the NHL season after undergoing surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced Wednesday. Kirkland was ...
Dec 04, 2024
Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million. Vancouver Art Gallery CEO Anthony Kiendl also s...
Dec 04, 2024
Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million. Vancouver Art Gallery CEO Anthony Kiendl also s...
Dec 04, 2024
Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery, jeopardizing his season with the Dallas Stars
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery and will be out four to six months, jeopardizing the season for the 32-year-old now dealing with the second major hip injury of...
Dec 04, 2024