Author Archives:

Two Quebec parties say more than 50 per cent of candidates will be women
MONTREAL - At least two Quebec political parties said Saturday that they will be fielding more women than men as candidates in the fall provincial election, including the party that's leading in the p...
Aug 27, 2022

Open letter to Bell says LaFlamme ousting shows sexism, ageism women face at work
An open letter signed by a long list of Canadian luminaries is taking aim at Bell Media's abrupt dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme as anchor of the company's flagship newscast. In a two-page spread in Saturd...
Aug 27, 2022

Fajardo, Riders’ air attack fly by Lions in B.C.
A trip to the west coast had Cody Fajardo throwing with a lot more confidence.The Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns Friday in a 23-16 win over the B.C. Lions ...
Aug 27, 2022

'Sort of who I am': Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos
A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith's home. Next to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish. The sc...
Aug 27, 2022

'Sort of who I am': Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos
A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith's home. Next to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish. The sc...
Aug 27, 2022

Banff National Park plan focuses on climate change, traffic, Indigenous relations
Canada's busiest national park aims to look for better ways to help visitors get around in the coming years as it works to address climate change and strengthen Indigenous relations. Those were among ...
Aug 27, 2022

Mother of Quebecer killed in Ukraine tells memorial service her son was a hero
MONTREAL - The mother of Quebec man who was killed last month in Ukraine fighting Russian forces told a memorial service Friday that her son's "courage and big heart" made him a hero. Marie-France Sir...
Aug 27, 2022

Fajardo bounces back as Roughriders roll past Lions 23-16
VANCOUVER - The Saskatchewan Roughriders closed out their CFL season series with a 23-16 road win over the injury-stricken B.C. Lions on Friday night at BC Place Stadium. Kian Schaffer-Baker and Tevin...
Aug 26, 2022

Timbers down Sounders 2-1 to win Cascadia Cup
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Portland Timbers won the Cascadia Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Friday night. The...
Aug 26, 2022

Bethel-Thompson, Peters combine to lead Argos past Ticats 37-20
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw three touchdown passes and Jamal Peters returned one of his three interceptions 67 yards for a score as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37...
Aug 26, 2022