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Canadian tennis stars experiencing mixed results heading into Rogers Cup
WASHINGTON - With the eye-catching results from the tennis teens at big tournaments in Indian Wells, Calif., and Miami back in March, fans were hoping - almost expecting - that a Canadian dynasty...
Aug 01, 2019
Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards
MONTREAL - Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal. Schnur, ranked 9...
Aug 01, 2019
PM pledges access to medication as pharmacists, patient groups fear shortage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging to ensure Canadians have access to medication they need at affordable prices in the face of concerns about a Trump administration deci...
Aug 01, 2019
Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife to face disciplinary charges
TORONTO - A Toronto neurosurgeon who killed his wife two days after she filed for divorce now faces a disciplinary hearing. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says Mohamm...
Aug 01, 2019
Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO - Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks a...
Aug 01, 2019
Bank of England says Brexit uncertainties 'more entrenched'
LONDON - The probability that Britain's economy slips into recession early next year is rising even if the country manages to negotiate a smooth and orderly exit from the European Union in the weeks a...
Aug 01, 2019
Help prevent wildfires on the B.C. Day long weekend
VICTORIA With increasing temperatures and drier conditions in many parts of the province, British Columbians are urged to do everything they can to prevent wildfires on the B.C. Day long weekend and i...
Aug 01, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Former cabinet minister, Nunavut MP Hunter Tootoo won't seek re-election
OTTAWA - Hunter Tootoo, the Nunavut MP who began his time on Parliament Hill with a seat at the Liberal cabinet table and ended up sitting as an Independent, says he won't be running for re-...
Aug 01, 2019
Liberals' cannabis possession pardon legislation now in force: Lametti
MONTREAL - Long-awaited federal legislation to speed up and simplify the process of getting a pardon for simple cannabis possession is now in force. Federal Justice Minister David Lametti ma...
Aug 01, 2019
Riders' Powell, Ticats' Rolle, Lions' Lankford named top performers for Week 7
TORONTO - Saskatchewan running back William Powell, Hamilton defensive back Jumal Rolle and B.C. receiver Ryan Lankford are CFL top performers for Week 7. Powell ran for three touchdown...
Aug 01, 2019
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