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Canada's response to Trump deportation plan a key focus of revived cabinet committee
OTTAWA - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's promise to launch a mass deportation of millions of undocumented people has the Canadian government looking at its own border. Deputy Prime Minister Chryst...
Nov 08, 2024
‘Aging membership’ Some legion branches struggle to keep open
The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal's Verdun borough meets once a week in a community centre space it rents by the hour, less than 500 metres from the elegant brick building it sold over a de...
Nov 08, 2024
Montreal says Quebec-Canada dispute stalling badly needed funding to help homeless
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante says a "constitutional fight" between Quebec and Canada is tying up money the city badly needs to deal with its worsening homelessness problem. Plante is callin...
Nov 08, 2024
Sides in B.C. port dispute to meet in bid to end lockout after talk with minister
VANCOUVER - Employers and the union representing supervisors embroiled in a labour dispute that triggered a lockout at British Columbia's ports will attempt to reach a deal when talks restart this wee...
Nov 08, 2024
Sturmay thumps Carey 8-1 at Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. - Edmonton's Selena Sturmay kept her playoff hopes afloat at the Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open with an 8-1 win over Winnipeg's Chelsea Carey on Friday. Sturmay finished the ...
Nov 08, 2024
Mauri Young seeks second term
Mauri Young is looking for a chance to serve Meadow Lake for another four years. Answering questions via email, Young said she has been a part of the community for 44 years including school, raising a...
Nov 08, 2024
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday while prosecutors assess the "the appropriate course going forward" ...
Nov 08, 2024
Canada Ravens set to face U.S. Hawks in Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifier
Fresh from an 80-0 drubbing of the U.S. Pioneers developmental squad, the Canada Ravens look to take a step closer to the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup with a win Saturday over the full American...
Nov 08, 2024
Canada's Denis Shapovalov advances to final at Belgrade Open
BELGRADE - Canadian Denis Shapovalov advanced to the final of the Belgrade Open with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 win over Jiri Lehecka of Czechia on Friday. Shapovalov delivered a dominant serving performance...
Nov 08, 2024
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday after prosecutors said they need time to assess "the appropriate cou...
Nov 08, 2024