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Officer who interacted with Chris Barber back on stand in organizers trial
OTTAWA - The trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is set to resume today with the continued testimony of an officer who served as a liaison between the Ottawa Police Service and demonstrators. Sgt...
Oct 31, 2023
Milanovich calls the shots as Butler runs the show for Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - James Butler has given the Hamilton Tiger-Cats something they haven't had since 2010 but he certainly had to work for it the last half of the regular season. Butler finished third overall i...
Oct 31, 2023
Freeland to meet with provincial finance ministers on possible Alberta CPP withdrawal
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will meet provincial and territorial finance ministers later this week to discuss the possibility of Alberta's withdrawal from the Canada Pension P...
Oct 31, 2023
11th "Winterize Your Ride" takes over Prairie Coast Equipment
The 11th Annual "Winterize Your Ride" event is set to return on Saturday, November 4, courtesy of the Grande Prairie Alliance Church. (GPAC)Local widows, single parents, and families in need are invit...
Oct 31, 2023
Habs forward Dach undergoes right knee surgery, expected back next season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say forward Kirby Dach is expected to be ready for the start of the next NHL season after undergoing knee surgery. General manager Kent Hughes says the surgery was pe...
Oct 31, 2023
Canada may face 'big fight' with U.S. over digital tax plans, American envoy warns
OTTAWA - The United States ambassador to Canada says there could be a "big fight" looming if the federal government goes through with its plans for a digital services tax. U.S. envoy David Cohen made ...
Oct 31, 2023
Construction of at least 25,000 housing units blocked in Quebec: survey
MONTREAL - A new survey by a housing construction industry association suggests that stalled construction projects are holding up the delivery of at least 25,000 homes across Quebec. The survey of 42 ...
Oct 31, 2023
Alouettes GM Maciocia calls hiring coach Maas his best move for 2023 season
Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says hiring head coach Jason Maas was his best move of the 2023 CFL season. The Alouettes won 11 games for the first time since 2012 this season despi...
Oct 31, 2023
Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week: U.S. Ambassador David Cohen
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Washington on Friday as part of U.S. President Joe Biden's push for greater economic integration across the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Ambassa...
Oct 31, 2023
NBA Notebook: Blazers coach Billups likens Sharpe's potential to Suns star Booker
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups didn't hold back in his vision of what Shaedon Sharpe could develop into in the NBA. Portland selected Sharpe, of London, Ont., seventh overall in 20...
Oct 31, 2023