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Canada’s fertility rate hit all-time low in 2022, Statistics Canada says
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's fertility rate reached an all-time low of 1.33 children per woman in 2022. The federal agency says that's part of a downward trend that began in 2009. The...
Jan 31, 2024
In the news for today: B.C. flood threatens homes, Hockey Canada sex assault update
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Rain, snowmelt spur flooding in southwestern B.C. Days of heavy rain and snowme...
Jan 31, 2024
Saskatchewan collector finds rare case containing coveted Wayne Gretzky rookie cards
REGINA - A case of old hockey cards uncovered in a Regina home is being hailed as a "once-in-a-generation" treasure trove of the game's Great One. And the bidding has already topped $1 million. Jason ...
Jan 31, 2024
Five pro hockey players facing sex assault charges expected to plead not guilty
Five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team are facing sexual assault charges, but so far, it appears as if only one player has surrendered to police. Alex Formenton, who plays internatio...
Jan 31, 2024
Five pro hockey players facing sex assault charges expected to plead not guilty
Five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team are facing sexual assault charges, but so far, it appears as if only one player has surrendered to police. Alex Formenton, who plays internatio...
Jan 31, 2024
Toronto school board voting on whether to cancel classes on day of solar eclipse
TORONTO - Canada's largest school board is voting Wednesday on whether it should revise its school calendar so students can stay home on the day a rare solar eclipse will chart a course through parts ...
Jan 31, 2024
Inquiry releasing report today on Afghanistan vet who killed his family and himself
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - Seven years after a former Canadian soldier fatally shot three family members and himself in rural Nova Scotia, a provincial inquiry is scheduled to release today a final repor...
Jan 31, 2024
County reports high satisfaction from residents in online survey results
The results from the County of Grande Prairie Citizen Satisfaction Survey showed an overwhelmingly high levels of residents are satisfied with their quality of life.The survey, conducted by firm Leger...
Jan 31, 2024
NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics beat Pacers 129-124
BOSTON (AP) - Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and had two blocks in the final 30 seconds to help the Boston Celtics hold off the Indiana Pacers 129-124 on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and...
Jan 30, 2024
NHL roundup: Merzlikins stops 21 shots, Blue Jackets blank hot Blues 1-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dmitri Voronkov scored early in the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped the St. Louis Blues' season-high five-game winning streak with a 1-0 National Hockey League vict...
Jan 30, 2024