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Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement
An Ontario court has approved a historic $32.5 billion settlement that will see three major tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers in Canada. In a ruling released today, On...
Mar 6, 2025
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to pause some duties on Canada.LeBlanc...
Mar 6, 2025
Bo Bichette bags three singles in three innings, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 7-4
DUNEDIN - Bo Bichette had three hits and drove in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 in spring training action Thursday. Bichette led off the bottom of the first inning with a ...
Mar 6, 2025
Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case
BALTIMORE (AP) - Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of "Serial" podcast listeners, will remain free even though his murder conviction still stands, a Baltimore judge ruled on Thursda...
Mar 6, 2025
Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster
Yukon's finance minister predicts an $81.96 million surplus this year as the territory promises record capital investment in housing. However, it's also forecasting a shrinking real GDP in the wake of...
Mar 6, 2025
Coach Mauro Eustaquio returns to his Portuguese roots on York United pre-season trip
Mauro Eustaquio went back to his roots for the first stage of York United FC's training camp, taking the Canadian Premier League team to his hometown of Nazare, Portugal. "It's a beautiful place," sai...
Mar 6, 2025
Montreal Gaelic sports club won't partake in U.S. competitions, citing LGBTQ+ safety
MONTREAL - A Montreal Gaelic sports club says it won't travel to the United States this summer for tournaments because of the policies of the Trump administration on transgender, nonbinary and gender ...
Mar 6, 2025
'We stand with Canada': Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump's threats
Kimberly Waletich isn't Canadian. But when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on fellow citizens to "proudly wave our flag" on national flag day last month, she hung the Maple Leaf outside her Ottaw...
Mar 6, 2025
Montreal Gaelic sports club won't partake in U.S. competitions, citing LGBTQ+ safety
MONTREAL - A Montreal Gaelic sports club says it won't travel to the United States this summer for tournaments because of the policies of the Trump administration on transgender, nonbinary and gender ...
Mar 6, 2025
Jets acquire Driedger from Panthers for Kahkonen in goaltending depth move
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets acquired Chris Driedger from the Florida Panthers for Kaapo Kahkonen in a swap of depth goaltenders Thursday. Driedger, who hasn't played in the NHL this season, was 10-6-...
Mar 6, 2025