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Business booming for Toronto bars as Maple Leafs advance in playoffs
TORONTO - Bar owners in Toronto say they're anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday. Christopher Murie, the owner...
May 01, 2023
Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims
MONTREAL - Two Montreal-area community groups under investigation for allegedly hosting secret Chinese government police stations say they are operating normally. Their comments contradict claims made...
May 01, 2023
Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit
OTTAWA - Does Tucker Carlson really think the United States should invade its northern neighbour to free it from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government? A Fox News documentary focused on t...
May 01, 2023
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he's joining bid to buy NHL's Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Another celebrity appears set to join in the bidding war for the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Rap legend Snoop Dogg said on his Instagram account that he is joining a bid led by Los Angeles-based p...
May 01, 2023
Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China
OTTAWA - Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China's government. Chong released a statement after the Glo...
May 01, 2023
A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades
EDMONTON - Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political la...
May 01, 2023
Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign
EDMONTON - The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks. Here's a look at what are expected...
May 01, 2023
Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley
EDMONTON - Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971. Pre-Politi...
May 01, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Writ drops for Alberta provincial election on May 29
CALGARY - Alberta's chief electoral officer, Glen Resler, says the writ has been issued for a May 29 provincial election. More coming. The Canadian Press
May 01, 2023
Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a first-of-its-kind rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults, just hours before it was...
May 01, 2023