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Italian defender Corbo back with CF Montreal following transfer from Bologna FC
MONTREAL - Defender Gabriele Corbo is back with CF Montreal following a transfer from Italian club Bologna FC. Corbo signed a two-season contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Major League So...
Mar 20, 2023
Colder than normal temperatures to start spring across Saskatchewan
Spring is officially here, but it may take some time before we start to feel like we can truly say goodbye to winter.The temperatures for most communities in central and northern Saskatchewan will hov...
Mar 20, 2023
Zibanejad, Makar, Swayman named NHL's three stars of the week
New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado defenceman Cale Makar and Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman are the NHL three stars of the week. Zibanejad registered multiple points in all four of his...
Mar 20, 2023
Canadian Chris Johnston looking to again make Classic history
It's been steadily upward at the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native has cracked the top-10 of pro bass fishing's premier event the last two years. After...
Mar 20, 2023
Nexus trusted-traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their ...
Mar 20, 2023
Not a refugee, not quite a resident: Ukrainians who fled to Canada in 'grey area'
OTTAWA - Several immigrant specialists say Ukrainians who have fled to Canada with an emergency visa are stuck in a "grey area" of the immigration system, and they're urging the government to make cha...
Mar 20, 2023
Alberta moves to force oilpatch to pay owed taxes above 'threshold' amount
The Alberta government says it's moving to force oilpatch companies to make good on their unpaid municipal taxes. Energy Minister Peter Guthrie says he's issued an order that blocks companies from acq...
Mar 20, 2023
Canada's foreign minister says China peace talks in Moscow will prolong Ukraine war
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says China's attempts to broker peace in Ukraine will likely just help Russia re-arm and prolong the conflict. Joly says in a statement today that the onl...
Mar 20, 2023
Canada Soccer officials defend controversial deal with Canadian Soccer Business
Canada Soccer defended its controversial deal with Canada Soccer Business under questioning on Parliament Hill by the House of Commons heritage committee. The agreement allows the CSB to oversee marke...
Mar 20, 2023
Biden issues first veto, defending Labor Dept. 'ESG' rule
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Monday issued the first veto of his presidency as he sought to block Republican-led efforts in Congress to overturn a Labor Department rule allowing retirement...
Mar 20, 2023