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High-ranking Montreal police officer accuses force of racism in resignation letter
MONTREAL - A high-ranking Montreal police officer says racism is a "cancer eating away at the organization" in a resignation letter marking the end of his 30-year career with the force. Cmdr. Patrice ...
Sep 25, 2024
Quebec opposition parties denounce $6.5M subsidy to Presidents Cup golf tournament
QUBEC - Quebec's opposition parties are denouncing the $6.5-million subsidy granted by the provincial government to the Presidents Cup golf tournament taking place in the Montreal area this week. The ...
Sep 25, 2024
2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades
Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the last two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season. Federal officials say above-normal temperatures and dr...
Sep 25, 2024
Passenger killed when gunman hijacks city bus, leads police on chase through downtown Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested,...
Sep 25, 2024
Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings
TORONTO - NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter will be in Toronto on Friday amid reports that the Raptors will announce the retirement of his jersey. The Raptors announced Wednesday that Carter will return ...
Sep 25, 2024
Two Canadians dead in Lebanon, as Liberal MP urges more action for de-escalation
OTTAWA - At least two Canadians have died in the escalating violence in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah militants along with civilians and children. Global Affairs Canada says it is aware o...
Sep 25, 2024
Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite
TORONTO - Anthem Sports & Entertainment has acquired independent Canadian broadcaster Hollywood Suite. Anthem, a Toronto-based global multiplatform media company, says the acquisition diversifies ...
Sep 25, 2024
Helene becomes a hurricane and is expected to intensify as it moves toward Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Helene became a hurricane Wednesday after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and moved north along Mexico's coast on a path toward the U.S., leading residents to evacu...
Sep 25, 2024
Alberta was Canada's fastest-growing province in Q2
A new report shows that Alberta's population is growing quickly with no signs of slowing down.Statistics Canada has released its population estimates for the second quarter of 2024, spanning April 1-J...
Sep 25, 2024
International team for the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) - A capsule look at the 12-man International team at the Presidents Cup, which starts Thursday at Royal Montreal: Byeong Hun An Age: 33. Country: South Korea. World ranking: 34. Worldwid...
Sep 25, 2024