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Lake Placid awaits word on whether it'll be picked as the Olympic sliding site for 2026 Games
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) - Picture this: A sliding athlete wins an Olympic medal in Lake Placid next winter, then is chauffeured down to New York for an award ceremony at Rockefeller Center a few days l...
Mar 07, 2025
Oilers' Kane to remain on long-term injured reserve for rest of regular season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say forward Evander Kane will remain on long-term injured reserve for the remainder of the NHL regular season. Friday's decision means Kane's US$5.125-million salary wil...
Mar 07, 2025
Canadian, U.S. mayors from Great Lakes area call for trade stability
WASHINGTON - Canadian and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence regions are calling for economic stability and an end to the threat of across-the-board tariffs, saying that millio...
Mar 07, 2025
Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says a...
Mar 07, 2025
Rugby Canada launches 'Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025' for second-ranked women
Rugby Canada is looking for a helping hand for the women's rugby team en route to this summer's Rugby World Cup. The governing body has launched "Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025," bidding to raise $...
Mar 07, 2025
Alberta government commits millions for event space near Edmonton Oilers arena
Edmonton is getting an influx of public dollars to expand its entertainment district, two years after the province committed hundreds of millions for a new arena in Calgary, The Alberta government is ...
Mar 07, 2025
PETERS: What's the plan here?
ASK ANY BUSINESS OWNER about their Number 1 wish for their business and they will probably say prosperity. Success.That's understandable.But coming in a very close second will be stability. Predictabi...
Mar 07, 2025
Service Canada says you'll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it's free
OTTAWA - The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days ...
Mar 07, 2025
Queer Momentum uses drag to call on Canadians to vote against discrimination
OTTAWA - Queer Momentum executive director Fae Johnstone says she wants Canadians to help safeguard LGBTQ rights in the upcoming federal election - and she's using drag to reach them. Johnstone says t...
Mar 07, 2025
Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season
OTTAWA - With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won't be renewed at the end of the month. Etienne Bi...
Mar 07, 2025
