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Michael Kovrig urges unity against hostage diplomacy, as Canada helps craft rules
OTTAWA - A Canadian man who was held in China for nearly three years is calling on governments around the world to co-ordinate sanctions and travel bans on states that arrest foreigners for political ...
Sep 21, 2023
Senators sign defenceman Djibril Toure to three-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed amateur tryout defenceman Djibril Toure to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old from Dorval, Que., had 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) and a ...
Sep 21, 2023
September 21 marks Alberta Agricultural Societies Day
September 21 is Alberta Agricultural Societies Day.The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies says this same day will mark ag. societies day forever.The group says ag. societies run community h...
Sep 21, 2023
'Breath of fresh air': Pearson excited for new opportunity with Canadiens
MONTREAL - Tanner Pearson's initial reaction to being traded brought a combination of feelings. The veteran forward was sent to the Montreal Canadiens along with a 2025 third-round pick by the Vancouv...
Sep 21, 2023
Canada’s Larry Jackson a 'rock star' after driving NASCAR in Wonder bread ad
Larry Jackson has been firefighter of the year twice. He's raced in the NASCAR Pinty's Series for more than a decade. But doing doughnuts in the Wonder Bread car for a TV commercial? That's what final...
Sep 21, 2023
Quebec health-care establishments argue against allowing COVID-19 class action
MONTREAL - A lawyer for Quebec's regional health authorities says a proposed class-action lawsuit on behalf of residents of long-term care homes that had COVID-19 outbreaks should not go forward. Jona...
Sep 21, 2023
Province claims leaving Canada Pension Plan could save Albertans billions
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has released a new report detailing its potential exit from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).The report, from LifeWorks, suggests that by transitioning to a new A...
Sep 21, 2023
Nesting cormorants — and their droppings — are taking over a harbour in Nova Scotia
SYDNEY, N.S. - It's a battle in the skies - and so far, the bombing cormorants sowing scatological havoc in a Nova Scotia harbour are winning. The Crown corporation that operates a ferry service from ...
Sep 21, 2023
Defenceman Oliver Kylington to miss start of Flames' training camp due
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames say defenceman Oliver Kylington was deemed unable to take part in the opening of training camp on Thursday. The determination was made following the team's medical and fit...
Sep 21, 2023
Elks confident under Ford as they look to avenge two shutout losses to Lions
EDMONTON - In two previous meetings this season, the B.C. Lions have outscored the Edmonton Elks by a combined score of 49-0. Two blowouts. Two shutouts. But that was then, when the Elks were in the m...
Sep 21, 2023