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UPDATE: Two suspects caught, two still at large, alert cancelled
Update: Police have arrested two of four suspects in the Tobin Lake area, a male and a female, RCMP confirmed at 4:00 pm. The dangerous person alert is cancelled but two of the suspects remain at larg...
Oct 24, 2024

NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives
OTTAWA - The NDP is looking to push back against what it calls a "creep" of legislation, petitions and threats from the Conservatives aimed at reducing access to abortion. Leader Jagmeet Singh says hi...
Oct 24, 2024

Rogers to sell minority stake in portion of backhaul infrastructure to pay down debt
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure for $7 billion amid a "pivot" in strategy as it seeks to pay down debt. The transac...
Oct 24, 2024

Future of Sport in Canada Commission to hold cross-country hearings in nine cities
OTTAWA - The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has announced dates and locations for its cross-country consultations. The commission's mandate is to learn from Canadians, including victims and surv...
Oct 24, 2024

Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is attending a conference on Lebanon as leaders try to help the country cope with the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes. Meanwhile, Ottawa's effort to m...
Oct 24, 2024

Trudeau says he will remain prime minister despite caucus revolt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week. A letter signed by two dozen Liberal MPs asking Trudeau to step down was presen...
Oct 24, 2024

Mozambique's ruling party candidate declared winner of presidential election as rigging claims swirl
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) - Moazmbique's ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the country's presidential election Thursday amid claims of rigging by the opposition. According t...
Oct 24, 2024

Canadian men on the move, climb to No. 35 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Canadian men were rewarded for their 2-1 win over Panama earlier this month in ...
Oct 24, 2024

Who Would Have Thunk It?
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."I must admit I have been feeling like the Emperor...
Oct 24, 2024

Train carrying at least 50 people derails on Norway's north coast, killing at least 1 person
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - At least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway's northern coast derailed Thursday with at least 50 people on board, Norwegian media...
Oct 24, 2024