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Lawyers argue Liberals' proposed sanctions clarification does the opposite
OTTAWA - The Canadian Bar Association and a lawyer helping firms navigate Canada's sanctions regime warn that reforms in the federal budget bill seeking to clarify the rules will actually have the opp...
May 19, 2023
Five-minute intervals have Roughnecks a win away from National Lacrosse League final
You can set your watch to the Calgary Roughnecks' playstyle. In fact, they do. Captain Jesse King and his teammates break every National Lacrosse League game into five-minute sections and focus on win...
May 19, 2023
Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey joins Neko Sparks bid to buy Senators
Former Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey is joining the bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks to buy the NHL's Ottawa Senators, the 55-year-old announced on Twitter. Bailey won gold...
May 19, 2023
Toronto FC travels to Texas with holes in its roster but hope of a turnaround
Going through the health of Toronto FC players has become a ritual of late at coach Bob Bradley availabilities. It usually takes a while. "Who are we thinking about?" Bradley said in the buildup to Sa...
May 19, 2023
Toronto Marlies cut loose entire coaching staff
TORONTO - The Toronto Marlies won't be renewing the contracts of head coach Greg Moore and assistants A.J. MacLean and John Snowden, the club announced Friday. The move by the top affiliate of the Tor...
May 19, 2023
Firefighting foam ban possible as Canada looks at risks of 'forever chemicals'
OTTAWA - Firefighting foams, cosmetics and food packaging that contain cancer-causing "forever chemicals" could be limited or outright banned in Canada following a federal government risk assessment o...
May 19, 2023
B.C. district postpones climate events, citing intimidation, safety, misinformation
NELSON, B.C. - A British Columbia regional district has postponed a series of climate action open houses, citing safety concerns and fears of intimidation. The Regional District of Central Kootenay in...
May 19, 2023
Johnston's advice on public inquiry about foreign interference expected Tuesday
OTTAWA - Special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to release his decision next Tuesday on whether the federal Liberals should hold a public inquiry on foreign interference. The recommendation is ...
May 19, 2023
Quebec updates climate change plan with $1B to reduce carbon emissions from buildings
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it will invest $1 billion to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, which are responsible for almost 10 per cent of the province's greenhouse gas emissions. Pr...
May 19, 2023
Judge blocks release of video, records in Tyre Nichols beating death investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee judge on Friday continued to temporarily block the release of more video footage and records in the investigation into Tyre Nichols' death, but said he does want to m...
May 19, 2023