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Carney surprises many with appearance at long-distance trail race
Politicians typically do most of their running on campaign trails, but Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Lawyers flag urgent need for better funding of federal trade, sanctions agencies
OTTAWA — Several prominent lawyers are urging Ottawa to bolster federal units that manage trade…
Rapid and Roses play to 0-0 draw to stay tied for third in Northern Super League
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Rapid and Montreal Roses are evenly matched in every sense. The…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Edmonton 31 Calgary 19 Saskatchewan 21 Winnipeg 13 Hamilton 26 Montreal 9…
NSL roundup: League-leading AFC Toronto defeats lowly Halifax Tides 1-0
HALIFAX — Esther Okoronkwo scored in the 35th minute as AFC Toronto picked up its…
GM president says pause on EV mandate is welcome, calls for consumer-focused policy
VANCOUVER — Canada’s policies around electric vehicles need to be more reflective of consumer demand,…
Political world pays tribute to Ken Dryden, remembered for his public service
The death of Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden resonated in political circles on Saturday where…
Ostrich farm wins interim stay of order to cull birds over bird flu
A B.C. ostrich farm fighting to stop a cull of its 400-strong flock over an…
Crum ignites Redblacks’ rally in final quarter to knock off Lions 34-33
OTTAWA — Quarterback Dustin Crum willed the Ottawa Redblacks to victory Friday night, absorbing hits,…
Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle…
Carney delays electric vehicle sales mandate by one year, launches review
OTTAWA — The federal electric vehicle sales mandate will not be implemented in 2026 as…
Canada’s Dabrowski and Routliffe win U.S. Open women’s doubles title
NEW YORK — Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are U.S. Open women’s doubles champions…
B.C. ostrich farm seeks new stay of cull order and says CFIA mobilizing ‘imminently’
A co-owner of the B.C. ostrich farm fighting to stop a cull of its 400-strong…
First Nations call on Ottawa to crack down on drug traffickers in their communities
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs voted Friday to call on Ottawa to crack down on…
G7 speakers, officials meet in Ottawa area to discuss disinformation, polarization
OTTAWA — Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia welcomed his counterparts from most…
Police say shots fired in Surrey, B.C., neighbourhood linked to extortion case
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say they believe an early morning shooting in a…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also…
In the news today: James Smith offers condolences to Hollow Water
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney to make announcement in GTA after wrapping up cabinet retreat
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make an announcement in the Greater…
Bondi says human smuggling across the border with Canada is getting worse
TAMPA — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday human smuggling across the border with…
Eby says temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped or reformed
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the temporary foreign worker program should “be…
Two Canadians likely dead after Lisbon streetcar crash, police say
OTTAWA — Local police say there’s a “high possibility” that two Canadians are dead after…
Scoring change moves Atletico Ottawa forward Sam Salter into CPL record book
OTTAWA — A scoring change has moved Atletico Ottawa striker Sam Salter into the Canadian…
Ottawa Redblacks hope to end two-game mini-skid against the B.C. Lions
OTTAWA — Much of the Ottawa Redblacks’ season has been defined by adversity. The CFL…