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NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers, after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary fo...
Nov 7, 2024
Freshman Democrat Val Hoyle wins reelection to US House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle has won reelection in Oregon's 4th Congressional District. The freshman incumbent defeated Republican Monique DeSpain, an Air Force veteran who has...
Nov 7, 2024
Flesch brothers set to start in Canada-Chile rugby test match in Bucharest
Noah Flesch is set to earn his first Canada 15s cap, lining up with brother Mason Flesch on Saturday when the Canadian men play Chile in a rugby test match in Romania. The 22nd-ranked Canadians take o...
Nov 7, 2024
Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad
TORONTO - Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time, The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback and East Division finalist for the CFL's outstanding player award was named to the 2024 all-star sq...
Nov 7, 2024
Independent Sen. Angus King turns back 3 challengers to win in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Independent Sen. Angus King turned back challenges by a former Republican state party chair and a Democratic environmental activist in Maine to win a third term with a majority ...
Nov 7, 2024
Panthers give Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard a 4-year contract extension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers rewarded running back Chuba Hubbard with a four-year contract extension on Thursday that will keep him with the team through the 2028 season. Financial ter...
Nov 7, 2024
Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets
OTTAWA - Canada's environment commissioner says the country is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement. Ottawa has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to b...
Nov 7, 2024
In the news today: Canada's health-care spending to reach $372 billion in 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI The Canadian Institute f...
Nov 7, 2024
Blazers take both games from Vancouver Island, beat Royals 6-4
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers took both wins from their two-game road trip to Vancouver Island. After squeaking out a 4-3 overtime win the night prior, the Blazers went back-to-back and defeated the...
Nov 7, 2024
Dabrowski, Routliffe remain unbeaten at WTA Finals, reach semifinals in Riyadh
RIYADH - Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe rallied to defeat Americans Caroline Dolehide and Desirae Krawczyk 4-6, 6-3, (10-6) on Thursday at the WTA Finals. With the win, ...
Nov 7, 2024
