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Sorensen named to Canada's figure skating world championships team amid allegations
Ice dancers Nikolaj Sorensen and Laurence Fournier Beaudry have been named to Canada's figure skating team for next month's world championships in Montreal. Sorensen and Fournier Beaudry withdrew from...
Feb 14, 2024
Clutch Player: Canadian Nick Taylor thriving under playoff pressure on PGA Tour
Nick Taylor is developing a reputation as one of the PGA Tour's most clutch players, and he's loving it. Taylor drained an 11-foot putt for birdie on the second playoff hole of the WM Phoenix Open on ...
Feb 14, 2024
B.C. cherry growers 'reeling' after January cold snap that damaged buds
The president of the group representing British Columbia cherry growers says this season will be the most challenging in their lifetimes after a cold snap swept over the province last month. In a stat...
Feb 14, 2024
Birth control, diabetes meds could be covered if Liberals clinch NDP pharmacare deal
OTTAWA - Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife's edge, and the main point of contention is the number of drugs they plan to start with. Two sources with knowledge of the ...
Feb 14, 2024
Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa
OTTAWA - Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about bu...
Feb 14, 2024
First Nations call on feds to oppose nuclear waste disposal site near Ottawa River
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders are calling on the federal government to oppose a nuclear waste disposal site near the Ottawa River that they say threatens drinking water and their rights. Last month, ...
Feb 14, 2024
Montreal Alouettes sign CFL veteran defensive lineman Dylan Wynn
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American defensive tackle Dylan Wynn on Wednesday. The six-foot-two, 290-pound Wynn has spent the last four seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He be...
Feb 14, 2024
'Priceless' photo signed by Jean Béliveau stolen at Quebec peewee hockey tournament
Quebec City police are investigating after a cherished photo signed by Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Bliveau was reported stolen from the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament museum. Tournam...
Feb 14, 2024
SOUND OFF: Enhancing cancer care in Kamloops
ENHANCING ACCESS TO CANCER CARE services for people in British Columbia is a top health care priority of our government. This past week, I was in Kamloops to announce the business plan approval for th...
Feb 14, 2024
Carbon price rebates rise as much as 17 per cent in April as price itself goes up
OTTAWA - Canadian families will get between $760 and $2,160 in carbon price rebates this year as the carbon price itself gets hiked another $15 per tonne. The price increase will add another 3.3 cents...
Feb 14, 2024
