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Canadian Press NewsAlert: No charges in RCMP shooting of N.B. man Rodney Levi
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Public Prosecutions Service has concluded no charges will be filed against police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rodney Levi last year. The prosecutions servi...
Jan 26, 2021

Maple Leafs backup goalie Jack Campbell out 'weeks' with leg injury
CALGARY - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says backup goaltender Jack Campbell will be out "weeks" with a leg injury. Campbell was hurt late in Toronto's 3-2 win at Calgary on Sunday when...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian James Hinchcliffe inks full-time ride with Andretti for 2021 IndyCar season
Canada's James Hinchcliffe will return as a full-time driver on the IndyCar circuit in 2021. Andretti Autosport announced Tuesday that Hinchcliffe will drive the No. 29 Honda this season. The 34-year-...
Jan 26, 2021

Bloc leader doubles down on remarks about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is standing by comments he made about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra earlier this month that sparked criticism he was trying to tar the new cabinet...
Jan 26, 2021

UCP caucus rejects motion to publicize KXL deal details
EDMONTON - Members of Premier Jason Kenney's caucus have refused an Opposition NDP bid to make public details of Alberta's $7.5-billion investment in the failed Keystone XL pipeline project.The eight ...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian mixed doubles championship to feature 35 teams, worlds berth on the line
OTTAWA - A field of 35 teams will compete in the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship this season, Curling Canada said Tuesday in a release. The March 18-25 competition will be held at Calgary'...
Jan 26, 2021

Couple accused of flying to Yukon for vaccine 'despicable': B.C. minister
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's public safety minister says a Vancouver couple accused of flying to Yukon to get a COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most "despicable" things he's heard in a long time. Mik...
Jan 26, 2021

Alberta cuts crop insurance premiums by 20% for 2021
Alberta farmers will see a 20 per cent reduction in crop insurance premiums this year.Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen says the move by the provincial government and Agriculture Fin...
Jan 26, 2021

Newest Toronto Argonaut Martavis Bryant feels he still has a lot left in the tank
At age 29, Martavis Bryant believes he still has plenty of football left in him. The former NFL star signed with the Toronto Argonauts on Monday through the 2022 season, following multiple suspensions...
Jan 26, 2021

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign four, including all-star punter Richie Leone
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed four players, including all-star punter Richie Leone. The Redblacks also signed defensive back Randall Evans, offensive lineman Mark Korte and receiver Ant...
Jan 26, 2021