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Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the closure of the Roxham Road irregular border crossing but side-stepping questions about a Tory MP denying help to a family who used it t...
Jan 10, 2023
Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protect...
Jan 10, 2023
‘The place to be’: A look ahead with Meadow Lake’s MLA
It was a busy year for the riding of Meadow Lake in 2022 and now MLA Jeremy Harrison is looking forward to what the coming months will bring.In an interview with meadowlakeNOW, Harrison touched on the...
Jan 10, 2023
Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures
MONTREAL - Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits. Railway CEO Martin Landry says in a stat...
Jan 10, 2023
Damar Hamlin's horrific injury gives CFL opportunity to discuss, review protocols
It's a story that's now trending in a positive direction, but Damar Hamlin's horrific injury is providing the CFL, its executives and its head coaches with a talking point at the league's winter meeti...
Jan 10, 2023
Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates for minor leaguer Chavez Young
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Chavez Young. Thompson made 22 starts for Pittsburgh ...
Jan 10, 2023
Mendicino open to working with MPs to 'improve' much-criticized cybersecurity bill
OTTAWA - The federal public safety minister says he is prepared to work with parliamentarians to revise the Liberal government's cybersecurity bill after civil society groups and opposition MPs raised...
Jan 10, 2023
AP source: Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with Twins
Carlos Correa reversed course for a second time, agreeing Tuesday to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete agreements with the New York Me...
Jan 10, 2023
Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation, will leave post April 11
MONTREAL - Sophie Brochu, the president and CEO of Hydro-Qubec, announced today she will step down on April 11. Brochu did not give a reason for her departure in a letter sent to employees but said it...
Jan 10, 2023
Maple Leafs defencamen T.J. Brodie back on injured reserve
TORONTO - T.J. Brodie is back on the sidelines. The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed the veteran defenceman on injured reserve after he sat out Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers with an...
Jan 10, 2023