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Saskatchewan files for injunction over Canada Revenue Agency collecting carbon money
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says it has filed for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting carbon levy dollars the province owes. Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre didn't p...
Jul 04, 2024

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau
HAMILTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the "vast, vast majority" of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader. Her comments come as questions continue to swirl about Prime Minister...
Jul 04, 2024

Herdman looks for answers as inconsistent Toronto FC continues to lose
TORONTO - John Herdman walked through the doors of Toronto FC's training facility at 8 a.m. Thursday, just hours after watching his team blow an early 1-0 lead and suffer its fifth straight loss. Winl...
Jul 04, 2024

Arbitrator reinstates suspension of Alouettes DL Lemon ahead of August hearing
TORONTO - An arbitrator has reinstated the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for gambling on sports. The CFL said in a statement Lemon will remain suspend...
Jul 04, 2024

Cameron named Canada head coach for 2025 world junior hockey championship
CALGARY - Dave Cameron will be back behind the Canadian bench at the 2025 world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Cameron will serve as head coach as it revealed its te...
Jul 04, 2024

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette scratched from lineup against Astros because of forearm bruise
TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Thursday afternoon's game against Houston because of a right forearm contusion. The two-time All-Star and two-time AL h...
Jul 04, 2024

Captain Emma Wright leads Canadian women's water polo team into Paris
MONTREAL - Team captain Emma Wright will lead Canada's women's water polo team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Water Polo Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Thursday...
Jul 04, 2024

Yukon gold mine says no cyanide detected after spill, as lenders cite credit default
MAYO, YUKON - Mining company Victoria Gold says no cyanide has been detected in surface water since an equipment failure and slide of ore at its Yukon Eagle Mine last week. The company says in a state...
Jul 04, 2024

Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties
OTTAWA - The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out. The Lib...
Jul 04, 2024

Project Thrift Shop to close this August
Centre for Young Parents has announced their Project Thrift Shop in Grande Prairie will be closing after two years.From now until the closure at the end of August, the thrift shop will not be acceptin...
Jul 04, 2024