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La Ronge council passes operating, capital budgets
The 2025 operating and capital budgets have been approved by La Ronge town council. The decision to do so was made at a regular meeting earlier this week, following two open house sessions for the pub...
Nov 27, 2024
Caufield hopes for 4 Nations shot with U.S., says missing out wouldn’t impact drive
MONTREAL - Cole Caufield was 13 years old when he watched T.J. Oshie become "T.J. Sochi," dragging the United States past Russia in spectacular style with four shootout goals at the 2014 Olympics. As ...
Nov 27, 2024
As much as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex. The proposed lawsuit ...
Nov 27, 2024
Roster changes loom after Whitecaps decline contract options on six players
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps appear poised for some significant roster moves after the team declined to pick up contract options on six players, including striker Fafa Picault. The club announc...
Nov 27, 2024
Quebec premier says he's 'open' to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026
MONTREAL - A committee appointed by the Quebec government has recommended the province adopt its own constitution and take other steps to boost its autonomy. Premier Franois Legault says he's open to ...
Nov 27, 2024
Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits
OTTAWA - Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working. Prime Minister Justi...
Nov 27, 2024
Toronto FC declines contract option on leading scorer forward Prince Owusu
TORONTO - Toronto FC has officially added forward Prince Owusu, the club's leading scorer, and defender Luke Singh to its list of players headed out the door. The MLS club announced last month it was ...
Nov 27, 2024
Mediation suspended in Canada Post strike, parties to meet with minister
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is summoning Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to his office today as federal mediation to end the nearly two-week old strike isn't working.MacKinno...
Nov 27, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms. The top court dismissed...
Nov 27, 2024
Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M Mastercard investment
OTTAWA - The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says the dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation. The or...
Nov 27, 2024