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Singh says he disagrees with MP's post on racism in Quebec, but demands no apology
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he does not agree with accusations that Quebecers are racist after one of his MPs applauded controversial remarks by a University of Ottawa professor. N...
Mar 23, 2021
Mark Casse-trained horse Soup and Sandwich faces major test in Grade 1 Florida Derby
Trainer Mark Casse is making a very bold ask of Soup and Sandwich. The unbeaten American-bred grey colt will chase a third consecutive victory Saturday in the Grade 1 Florida Derby over 1 1/8 miles at...
Mar 23, 2021
29-year-old Montreal woman dies following alleged attack by her boyfriend
Montreal police say a 29-year-old woman is dead after allegedly being assaulted by her partner. The woman was transported to hospital in critical condition on Saturday after she was found in an apartm...
Mar 23, 2021
Canadian forward Adriana Leon on comeback trail after foot surgery
Moments after taking the field against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup last month, Canadian forward Adriana Leon felt something wrong. "I awkwardly twisted my foot and right away I knew something was ...
Mar 23, 2021
Judge blocks admission of new evidence on 'loan loss' in Meng case
VANCOUVER - Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has lost a bid to admit additional evidence in her extradition case showing no risk of loan loss by the international bank at the centre of the fraud allegati...
Mar 23, 2021
Proposed $2.6B Grande Prairie area methanol project inks deal to add carbon capture ability
CALGARY - A partner in an Alberta carbon capture and storage project that recently celebrated storing its one millionth tonne of CO2 says it has an agreement with a Grande Prairie area chemical plant ...
Mar 23, 2021
Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'
WASHINGTON - Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said "we have ...
Mar 23, 2021
Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal Liberals will table a budget on April 19. It will be the first federal budget in more than two years, after the government opted not to int...
Mar 23, 2021
Oilers have 'up-tempo' practice after an unexpected off-day due to game postponement
MONTREAL - The American-based NHL divisions have dealt with postponement challenges due to COVID-19 concerns this season. Now it's the Canadian-based North Division's turn. The NHL was expected to pro...
Mar 23, 2021
Alberta businesses can apply for rapid testing programs
The Alberta Government is launching a new program that will provide rapid COVID-19 test kits to employers and service providers. The distribution of two-million testing kits for businesses in Alberta ...
Mar 23, 2021