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Ottawa to challenge lower but 'baseless' U.S. duties on softwood lumber, says Ng
WASHINGTON - Lower than expected U.S. penalties on softwood lumber exports from Canada are doing little to temper the dismay of the federal government in Ottawa. International Trade Minister Mary Ng i...
Aug 4, 2022
Jean Charest got his final debate audience, but will the support he seeks follow?
OTTAWA - Jean Charest compared opponents who didn't show up to the federal Conservatives' final leadership debate to fish not wanting to swim. But with six weeks left until a winner is named, the even...
Aug 4, 2022
US to declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will declare a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans, two people familiar ...
Aug 4, 2022
Feds silent on enforcement as national long-term care standards about to be finalized
OTTAWA - Experts are putting the finishing touches on two sets of standards intended to improve the lives and safety of Canadians in long-term care homes, and are now wondering what the federal govern...
Aug 4, 2022
Southern Okanagan blaze grows but most B.C. wildfires static as cooler weather holds
VICTORIA - Cooler weather has given wildfire crews a modest breather as they battle an increasing number of fires around British Columbia. Information from the BC Wildfire Service shows little overnig...
Aug 4, 2022
Toronto FC moves to bring Richie Laryea back into the fold after stint in England
Toronto FC moved to strengthen its roster Thursday, finalizing a deal to bring fullback Richie Laryea back into the fold. The 27-year-old from Toronto spent three seasons in TFC colours before being s...
Aug 4, 2022
Canada's Damian Warner "gutted" with how his quest for a world decathlon title ended
TORONTO - Damian Warner would have loved to have been at Hayward Field to watch his friends complete Day 2 of the decathlon at the world championships. But while they were running the 1,500 metres, th...
Aug 4, 2022
Man wanted on numerous warrants may be in Grande Prairie
RCMP in Fort St John are looking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on seven warrants for theft under $5,000. 36-year-old Brent Forrest Johnstone is also wanted for two counts of breach of...
Aug 4, 2022
Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell heads Hockey Canada review
Former Supreme Court of Canada judge Thomas Cromwell will lead an independent review of Hockey Canada's governance amid calls for a change of leadership of the governing body for its handling of recen...
Aug 4, 2022
Veteran Calgary Stampeders equipment manager Hopkins approaching CFL milestone
Players and coaches might win championships but Dave Dickenson believes it's people like George Hopkins who are the glue that binds a football team. Hopkins is the Calgary Stampeders' veteran equipmen...
Aug 4, 2022