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From industrial highway to developer's paradise, Montreal's Lachine Canal turns 200
MONTREAL - It used to be that on New Year's Eve, people living along Montreal's Lachine Canal would throw open their doors to hear the nearby factories blow their horns when the clocks struck midnight...
Jan 2, 2025
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
OTTAWA - A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market. The government recen...
Jan 2, 2025
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake
OTTAWA - Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world. H...
Jan 2, 2025
'We had so many hopes': Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada
When asked about her life in Syria a decade ago, Amani Shamseddin struggles to find the words. Sitting on the couch in her Edmonton home as her children clamour for her attention, she pauses to think....
Jan 2, 2025
A gunman who killed at least 12 people in a shooting rampage in Montenegro dies by suicide
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) - A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday. At least four o...
Jan 2, 2025
US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by Islamic State
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying...
Jan 1, 2025
Immanuel Quickley's return adds new dimension to Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Immanuel Quickley dribbled a few steps past half-court, then stagger stepped to shed his defender and launch a three-pointer with one foot still on the Toronto Raptors' logo. He made the 29-...
Jan 1, 2025
Andre Lee scores his 1st NHL goal, and the Kings blank the slumping Devils 3-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Andre Lee scored his first NHL goal, Darcy Kuemper recorded his second shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday for their third st...
Jan 1, 2025
B.C. teen with avian flu deemed no longer infectious, taken off supplemental oxygen
VANCOUVER - A letter sent to the editor of The New England Journal of Medicine signed by Canadian health officials says the British Columbia teenager who tested positive for avian flu has been taken o...
Jan 1, 2025
Peterman, Gallant punch playoff ticket at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials
LIVERPOOL, N.S. - Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant stayed undefeated at the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials with a pair of victories Wednesday. The husband-and-wife duo from Calgary clinched a...
Jan 1, 2025
