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Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures
MONTREAL - Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits. Railway CEO Martin Landry says in a stat...
Jan 10, 2023
HUNTER: Appealing your property assessment is not daunting — and may save you in the long run
WHEN I OPENED THE ENVELOPE containing my 2023 Property Assessment Notice from BC Assessment last week my jaw dropped and expletives came out.While the average change in property values across the city...
Jan 10, 2023
Damar Hamlin's horrific injury gives CFL opportunity to discuss, review protocols
It's a story that's now trending in a positive direction, but Damar Hamlin's horrific injury is providing the CFL, its executives and its head coaches with a talking point at the league's winter meeti...
Jan 10, 2023
Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates for minor leaguer Chavez Young
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Chavez Young. Thompson made 22 starts for Pittsburgh ...
Jan 10, 2023
Mendicino open to working with MPs to 'improve' much-criticized cybersecurity bill
OTTAWA - The federal public safety minister says he is prepared to work with parliamentarians to revise the Liberal government's cybersecurity bill after civil society groups and opposition MPs raised...
Jan 10, 2023
AP source: Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with Twins
Carlos Correa reversed course for a second time, agreeing Tuesday to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete agreements with the New York Me...
Jan 10, 2023
Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation, will leave post April 11
MONTREAL - Sophie Brochu, the president and CEO of Hydro-Qubec, announced today she will step down on April 11. Brochu did not give a reason for her departure in a letter sent to employees but said it...
Jan 10, 2023
Maple Leafs defencamen T.J. Brodie back on injured reserve
TORONTO - T.J. Brodie is back on the sidelines. The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed the veteran defenceman on injured reserve after he sat out Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers with an...
Jan 10, 2023
Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber. "Especially ...
Jan 10, 2023
Canada sanctions Sri Lanka ex-presidents Rajapaksa
OTTAWA - Canada is imposing sanctions on four senior leaders of Sri Lanka, including two recent presidents, accusing them of human rights violations during that country's civil war. The sanctions targ...
Jan 10, 2023
