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'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States. Most economists expect the central bank w...
Mar 10, 2025
'How did we survive?' What Canadians recall — and don't — about the COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - There had been warning signs for months. There were the reports of dangerous flu-like symptoms in Asia. News of the lockdown that kept tens of millions of people inside their homes in China....
Mar 10, 2025
Liberals turn to transition plans after Mark Carney installed as new leader
OTTAWA - Liberal MPs are gathering on Parliament Hill this afternoon to huddle after the party selected its new leader, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Carney is heading into a day full of...
Mar 10, 2025
Dabrowski, Routliffe upset in Indian Wells doubles opener
Gabriela Dabrowski's stay at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells was short and unsuccessful. The Ottawa doubles player, who with partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand, were seeded No. 2 in the Califo...
Mar 10, 2025
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after US, South Korea began military drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles off the North's west coast. The South's military said the launches were detected on Monday but ga...
Mar 09, 2025
'We need some desperation': Scoring woes haunt struggling Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - A persistent predicament proved problematic for the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday - the team simply struggled to score. It's an issue that's growing increasingly troublesome as the Canucks (...
Mar 09, 2025
High Level RCMP issue shelter in place order
UPDATE: High Level RCMP say that the shelter in place has been lifted and that a suspect is in custody.High Level RCMP have issued a shelter in place order related to what they refer to as "a firearms...
Mar 09, 2025
Conservatives slam election of Carney, saying he is 'just like Justin'
The Conservative Party of Canada has slammed the election of Mark Carney as Liberal leader and prime minister-designate.The Tories, in a news release, claim that Carney is "just like Justin" and charg...
Mar 09, 2025
Capitals beat Kraken 4-2, Ovechkin scores 886th career goal
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzk...
Mar 09, 2025
NHL roundup: Capitals beat Kraken 4-2, Ovechkin scores 886th career goal
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzk...
Mar 09, 2025