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Quebec killer ordered to remain in men’s prison despite identifying as female
MONTREAL - Federal corrections officials say a convicted killer must remain in a men's prison despite identifying as a woman. Mohamed Al Ballouz, who now uses the name Levana, was sentenced in Decembe...
Apr 09, 2025
Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios
OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is returning to Canada's capital. The Ottawa Senators officially clinched a long-awaited playoff berth Tuesday night, setting off a wave of c...
Apr 09, 2025
Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he is immediately pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days - but it's not immediately clear what the impact will be for Canada.White House Press Secret...
Apr 09, 2025
Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season
Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place. That left Ottawa ...
Apr 09, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays sign slugger Guerrero Jr. to US$500M, 14-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension worth US$500 million. The team confirmed the deal in a statement today after reports surfaced early ...
Apr 09, 2025
Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at Alberta show horse venue
CALGARY - One of Canada's most celebrated show jumping venues now has the royal seal of approval. Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, has announced that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is its royal p...
Apr 09, 2025
S&P 500 soars 7% after Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs, raises taxes on China
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125 per cent.The S&am...
Apr 09, 2025
Canadian goaltender Kristen Campbell to get first world championship start
ESK BUDJOVICE - Goaltender Kristen Campbell will start for Canada in its women's world hockey championship opener Thursday against Finland. Campbell's first start in a world championship will be the t...
Apr 09, 2025
Saskatchewan launching campaign to lure American doctors north
With the launch of a new digital ad campaign for doctors, the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA) is looking to make an American loss into Saskatchewan's gain.The campaign - dubbed "Sask...
Apr 09, 2025
3 Americans convicted in Congo of an attempt to overthrow the government now face US charges
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Three Americans repatriated to the United States from Congo were charged Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department with staging an elaborate coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the...
Apr 09, 2025