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N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories legislature is to meet later today to discuss delaying a territorial election set for October because of wildfires. The territory is scheduled to go to the poll...
Aug 28, 2023
Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional tryout agreements ahead of training camp. It's Gagner's third stint with the Alberta club, being draft...
Aug 28, 2023
A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students
Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers. Some say what drove them to come to C...
Aug 28, 2023
The Huddle returns for second year in southern Ontario
TORONTO - Another NFL season, another year of The Huddle. The Huddle was launched last year by NFL Canada as its first-ever pop-up sports bar to cater to the league's fans in southern Ontario. NFL Can...
Aug 28, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs sign ex-Anaheim Ducks defenceman to one-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract worth US$775,000. Benoit spent three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals and notching seven ...
Aug 28, 2023
Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters
Hawaii's electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfir...
Aug 28, 2023
B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality
CALGARY - B.C. farmers say they're increasingly concerned about climate change and the impacts of extreme weather on food production in the province. Because of its warm climate, B.C. has a unique agr...
Aug 28, 2023
Coroner confirms names of Quebec children police say were murdered Saturday by father
NOTRE-DAME-DES-PRAIRIES, Que. - The Quebec coroner's office has confirmed the identities of two children who police say were murdered on Saturday by their father, who then allegedly killed himself. A ...
Aug 28, 2023
March 4 trial date set for Trump in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election
WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge has set a March 4 trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The de...
Aug 28, 2023
Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth
Montreal police are warning young people to be careful online after the number of sextortion cases they've seen has risen dramatically. The force says its child sex exploitation unit has already recei...
Aug 28, 2023
