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Canada Post strike could delay influencer pup’s holiday cards to dozens of fans
Christmas cards are a cherished annual tradition for Percy. He sends out dozens of them…
Anti-NATO protest in Montreal continues as politicians denounce Friday’s violence
MONTREAL — Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from…
Canada’s top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens’ role in combat units
HALIFAX — Canada’s top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles…
Canadian figure skaters Lajoie, Lagha claim ice dance silver at Cup of China
CHONGQING — Canadian figure skaters Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha won ice dance silver at…
Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP
HALIFAX — With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest…
In the news today: Saskatchewan Party to deliver throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Defence Minister Bill Blair “ready to go faster” on spending timeline
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the…
Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives win decisive majority in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to an overwhelming majority…
Here is the latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election
The Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government in Nova Scotia. Here’s the…
N.S. election: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s combative style of politics
HALIFAX — Tim Houston gambled that Nova Scotia voters would re-elect the Progressive Conservatives with…
Nova Scotia Liberals saw support crumble after campaign linking them to Trudeau
HALIFAX — A day after Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to…
Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black’s laser-precise draws drew oohs and aahs at the 2023 national women’s curling championship.…
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO — Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto’s latest recruit to the new Northern Super League,…
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
CALGARY — The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission…
Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain
Interim coach Cindy Tye is expecting a stiff challenge Friday when the sixth-ranked Canadians take…
‘Anne of Green Gables’ recognized as heritage document in UN agency’s registry
CAVENDISH, P.E.I. — The manuscript for the novel “Anne of Green Gables” has been added…
Canadian women set for South Korea friendly, the final test of a tumultuous 2024
Interim Canada coach Cindy Tye expects South Korea to provide a different look than Iceland…
Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025
Avril Lavigne is extending her Greatest Hits tour with 19 dates across the United States…
Northern Super League and team officials hold two days of meetings in Toronto
TORONTO — Northern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday…
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia’s leadership position in energy efficiency has…
Northern Super League players to get helping hand in building their new home
TORONTO — Stephanie Labbe remembers arriving at a new club abroad and having to start…
Renowned Canadian sailor Ed Botterell, who placed 11th at Tokyo Olympics, dead at 93
TORONTO — Ed Botterell, who represented Canada in sailing in the 1964 Olympics and competed…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Canada’s housing crisis leads to more unsafe housing for victims of domestic violence
HALIFAX — Women’s advocates say provincial and federal governments need to step up efforts to…