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Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion
OTTAWA - The federal government says it will spend more than $2 billion to build 17,000 homes, including thousands of affordable units. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today in Kit...
Aug 30, 2022
RCMP investigating harassment of Chrystia Freeland during Alberta visit
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it is investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia was subjected to a profane tirade in Grande Prairie, Alta. A video posted on Twitter by an ac...
Aug 30, 2022
Peters, Schaffer-Baker and Henry named CFL top performers for Week 12
Toronto defensive back Jamal Peters, Saskatchewan receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker and Calgary receiver Malik Henry have been named the CFL's top performers for Week 12. Peters recorded a career-high thre...
Aug 30, 2022
US Navy says Iran seized, later let go of American sea drone
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet says Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized and later let go of a U.S. sea drone in the Persian Gulf. Cmdr. Timothy H...
Aug 30, 2022
Montreal's new PHF women's hockey franchise will be named the Force
Montreal's new Premier Hockey Federation women's hockey franchise will be named the Force. The Montreal Force will wear maroon, white and black, and their jerseys will feature a letter F logo styled l...
Aug 30, 2022
Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber to face trial in September 2023
OTTAWA - Two of the main "Freedom Convoy" organizers, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, are expected to face trial in September 2023 for charges related to the massive protest that gridlocked downtown Ott...
Aug 30, 2022
Hockey Canada board throws support behind Smith amid calls for change
Hockey Canada's board of directors says it is supporting president and chief executive officer Scott Smith and his executive team amid calls for leadership change at the organization. Interim board ch...
Aug 30, 2022
World beach volleyball champions Pavan, Humana-Paredes are ending their partnership
Canada's world beach volleyball champions Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes are ending their partnership. Pavan, from Kitchener, Ont., and Humana-Paredes, from Toronto, have played together since...
Aug 30, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: No shortage of things to complain about with local highways
KAMLOOPS HIGHWAYS are up for review, and I'll bet the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is going to get an earful.The focus is the provincial transportation network within the city and Tk'...
Aug 30, 2022
Ottawa invokes pipeline treaty, infant death in B.C.: In The News for Aug. 30
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 Aug. 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Aug 30, 2022
