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Study says fish stocks along Atlantic, Pacific coasts unaffected by marine heat waves
Marine heat waves haven't had a lasting effect on fish populations along Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coasts, says a study showing there is still a chance to act on climate change. The study publishe...
Sep 11, 2023

RCMP boosts contract scrutiny following review of dealings with China-linked firm
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it is updating its procurement practices after an internal review of dealings with a company that has ties to China. A standing offer with Sinclair Technologies to provide the R...
Sep 11, 2023

TNRD meeting with 70 Mile House residents to discuss fire department funding
70 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Residents of a small Cariboo community will meet with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) to learn how potentially having a fire department would impact them.In a news r...
Sep 11, 2023

Sask. premier accuses Trudeau of risking trade with India, hiding status of talks
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's government is accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of damaging relations with India and keeping the provinces in the dark about trade talks. In a letter Moe released...
Sep 11, 2023

Canada's Adriana Leon joins Aston Villa on two-year contract
Canada's Adriana Leon has signed a two-year deal with Aston Villa of the English Women's Super League. The 30-year-old forward was with Manchester United last year and spent the second half of the sea...
Sep 11, 2023

Indian PM, in meeting with Trudeau, rebukes Canada on Sikh independence vote
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed "strong concerns" to Canada over its handling of the Punjabi independence movement, on the same day the Sikh community in Metro Vancouver held a vote ...
Sep 11, 2023

Montreal public health investigating after overdoses send six people to hospital
Montreal public health says it's investigating a series of overdoses in downtown Montreal Sunday that sent six people to hospital. The health agency says what happened is concerning but that it's not ...
Sep 11, 2023

Ex-Conservative Quebec MP, 'political orphan' Alain Rayes won't seek re-election
Quebec MP Alain Rayes says he won't run again for federal office, a year after leaving the Conservative Party. In a statement, Rayes says it is the right time for him to exit politics, though he will ...
Sep 11, 2023

NDP wants Suncor CEO to tell MPs why company moving away from focus on clean energy
OTTAWA - NDP MP Charlie Angus says the head of oilsands giant Suncor needs to explain to a House of Commons committee why he's moving his company's focus away from clean energy. CEO Rich Kruger told i...
Sep 11, 2023

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton announces new coaches for national skeleton program
CALGARY - Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton has named Joe Cecchini, Kevin Boyer and Micaela Widmer as its newest coaches for the national skeleton program. Cecchini will take on the dual role of head coach an...
Sep 11, 2023

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