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PQ defends candidate in hotly contested Arthabaska riding over leftist past, arrest
SAINT-FERDINAND - The Parti Qubcois is defending its candidate in an upcoming byelection northeast of Montreal after criticism of his far-left, militant past. Alex Boissonneault was arrested in 2001 i...
May 14, 2025

Where's the beef? In Sacramento this week for World's Strongest Man competition
Tristain Hoath is a busy man. And a big one. The six-foot-two, 330-pound Edmonton police officer, who doubles as co-owner of the United Strength and Power gym, is one of four Canadians this week looki...
May 14, 2025

Abrupt end to record-setting '24 campaign fuels Ticats receiver Shemar Bridges
HAMILTON - A premature end to a stellar rookie campaign is fuelling Shemar Bridges' preparation for the 2025 CFL season. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' receiver was the East Division's top rookie in 2024 wi...
May 14, 2025

Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals
WASHINGTON - An expert in critical minerals is telling U.S. senators that Canada can be a key ally in efforts to reduce America's reliance on Chinese supply - after President Donald Trump spent months...
May 14, 2025

'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message
Disability advocates say the lack of a minister tasked with representing their interests sidelines millions of Canadians during what Prime Minister Mark Carney promises will be a time of growth and re...
May 14, 2025

Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark (AP) - Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the ...
May 14, 2025

NewsAlert: Vancouver Canucks name Adam Foote as new head coach
VANCOUVER - The NHL's Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach. More coming. The Canadian Press
May 14, 2025

SOUND OFF: Celebrating National Nursing Week
NURSES ARE THE BACKBONE of our healthcare system. They don't just support our physical health, they carry the emotional weight of care with empathy, strength and grace. Their skill, commitment and com...
May 14, 2025

Judge says Georgetown student can be released from immigration detention as case proceeds
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday ordered that a Georgetown scholar from India be released from immigration detention after he was detained in the Trump administration's crackdown on...
May 14, 2025

Leafs coach Craig Berube ponders Game 5 lineup changes; Rodrigues out for Panthers
TORONTO - Craig Berube is still weighing his options. The Maple Leafs head coach said following Wednesday's morning skate he has yet to decide on any potential lineup changes when Toronto faces the Fl...
May 14, 2025

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