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Saskatchewan premier reflects on loss, what he learned about himself in past year
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is heading to his rural home for the holidays and says he looks forward to another family hockey game - even though he's known as Uncle Moe who can't keep up on...
Dec 23, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Travel restricted, salons close in Iqaluit over COVID community spread
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is tightening COVID-19 public health restrictions in Iqaluit, including restricting travel in and out of the capital city to essential purposes only. The territory says star...
Dec 23, 2021

Canadian men earn "Most Improved Side" honours in end-of-year FIFA rankings
After jumping 32 places to No. 40 in the FIFA rankings over the course of 2021, Canada has earned the title of this year's "Most Improved Side." The Canadian men were rewarded for gaining 130.32 point...
Dec 23, 2021

Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenceman Morgan Rielly and a staff member have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The Maple Leafs now have a total of 12 players - includi...
Dec 23, 2021

Kim Potter jury returns for fourth day of deliberations
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The jury at the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright returned Thursday for a fourth day of deliberations as the Christmas ...
Dec 23, 2021

Fraudsters taking advantage of Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - Christmas is supposed to bring the best out in people. But sadly, it can also bring out the worst. RCMP in Kamloops are warning residents to be wary of scams that can quickly ruin your holi...
Dec 23, 2021

ROTHENBURGER: Even if COVID isn’t, Christmas correctness is in remission
IS IT MY IMAGINATION or is the Christmas spirit alive and well?Oh, I know, the nasties, thieves and scam artists are busy trying to cancel out the good work done by the many community volunteers who s...
Dec 23, 2021

Quebec's COVID Count Rises and a Liberal MP gets Censured: In The News for Dec. 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 23, 2021

Canadians looking to privately sponsor Afghan refugees frustrated at process
Zahir Alizai is frustrated. His family fled Afghanistan for neighbouring Pakistan earlier this year and he's been trying for months to bring them to Canada as refugees but his attempts have been unsuc...
Dec 23, 2021

Trudeau beset by series of crises as PM, 2022 promises to be no different
OTTAWA - Another year, another crisis. For Justin Trudeau, it's become something of a routine. Of his six years as prime minister, only one - his first - has been what might be considered a normal yea...
Dec 23, 2021

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