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Toronto Arrows acquire veteran Canadian forward Kyle Baillie in trade with NOLA Gold
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have acquired veteran Canadian international forward Kyle Baillie from the NOLA Gold in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2022 Major League Rugby collegiate dra...
Oct 20, 2021

Defence argues former Manitoba reservist didn't intend to cause terrorism
Defence lawyers for a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba say he should be sentenced to 33 months and argue he never intended to promote terrorism in the United States. Patrik Mathews...
Oct 20, 2021

More details needed on costs related to out-of-province ICU care, says COVID survivor
A Regina man who survived COVID-19 after spending time in an ICU earlier this year says critical patients need the best care possible, even if it means flying some of them out of province to Ontario.M...
Oct 20, 2021

Tories disagree with board's decision to require vaccination in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of federal representatives deciding who is allowed to enter the House of Commons based on their vaccination status against COVID-19. The posit...
Oct 20, 2021

Letter shows minister wanted commanding officer of New Brunswick RCMP replaced
FREDERICTON - The commanding officer of the RCMP in New Brunswick will be replaced at the end of the month, and now a letter has surfaced that suggests provincial Attorney General Hugh Flemming forced...
Oct 20, 2021

After Olympic gold, Christine Sinclair looking to run the table with Portland
A country cheered when Christine Sinclair led the Canadian women's soccer team to Olympic gold this summer. Now the Canada captain looks to help her club team, the Portland Thorns, to a remarkable fou...
Oct 20, 2021

Montreal's Boucher to return to Raptors lineup in time for season opener
TORONTO - Chris Boucher is about to make his return to the Raptors lineup, and his timing couldn't be better. The 28-year-old from Montreal sat out the entire pre-season after dislocating his left mid...
Oct 20, 2021

Refugee, undocumented health-care workers demand access to permanent resident program
OTTAWA - Refugees and undocumented health-care workers have demanded they be allowed to apply for a government program that would grant them permanent status in Canada. The temporary resident to perma...
Oct 20, 2021

Canadian athletes must be vaccinated to compete in Beijing Olympics and Paralympics
TORONTO - Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes must be vaccinated to compete at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandat...
Oct 20, 2021

STICK IT TO COVID: Expanding Booster Dose Eligibility
Starting October 25, the COVID-19 vaccination booster program will be expanded. COVID-19 boosters will be administered at least six months after the second dose was received for the following groups:I...
Oct 20, 2021