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Riding to watch ahead of the federal election: Gaspésie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine
The Gaspsie region in eastern Quebec is best known to outsiders for its charming villages, outdoor recreation opportunities and panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River, but it could also become cont...
Sep 18, 2021

Voting in Nunavut challenging with nine communities without advance polls
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nearly 5.8 million Canadians voted in advance polls, says Elections Canada, but residents of nine communities in Nunavut will have to wait until Monday to cast their ballots. And fo...
Sep 18, 2021

Where the federal party leaders are on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021
The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. All times are local. _____ Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Aurora, Ont. 9:00 a.m. -- Announcement and media av...
Sep 18, 2021

Three main federal party leaders on final campaign blitz
There will be no let up in campaigning today as the main party leaders count down the remaining hours and minutes to Monday's federal election. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is scheduled to make an an...
Sep 18, 2021

Three main federal party leaders on final campaign blitz
There will be no let up in campaigning today as the main party leaders count down the remaining hours and minutes to Monday's federal election. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is scheduled to make an an...
Sep 18, 2021

Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman endorses O'Toole as 'leader of substance'
ST. JACOB'S, ONTARIO - Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman, who was at the centre of a failed prosecution by the Liberal government in a politically heated case that ended his military career, has endors...
Sep 18, 2021

Third-string QB David Watford, Tiger-Cats down Stampeders 23-17
HAMILTON - David Watford's first start in the CFL resulted in a win, even though none of his drives resulted in a touchdown. Taylor Bertolet connected on all five field-goal attempts and Simoni Lawren...
Sep 17, 2021

Josh Donaldson homers, Twins down Blue Jays 7-3 in series opener
TORONTO - Hyun Jin Ryu knows September is never a good time to slump. With the Blue Jays in the thick of the American League wild-card race, Ryu struggled mightily for the second straight outing as he...
Sep 17, 2021

Fajardo ends touchdown drought for Riders in 30-16 win over Argos
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders ended a frustrating touchdown drought Friday in a 30-16 victory over the Toronto Argonauts. The Riders entered the game having not scored a touchdown since the th...
Sep 17, 2021

Brian Laundrie's family tells police, FBI he is missing
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) - Police in Florida said they are working with the FBI to find 23-year-old Brian Laundrie, whose girlfriend disappeared during a cross-country trek in a converted van. North Port...
Sep 17, 2021