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Canada’s Homan tops Switzerland’s Tirinzoni to win Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. — Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 to win the women’s…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this…
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian…
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.…
Newfoundland’s LGBTQ+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown…
Rachel Homan, Brad Jacobs reach Kioti National curling finals
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Canadian curling teams skipped by Brad Jacobs and Rachel Homan will…
Homan edges Hasselborg, Mouat tops Jacobs at Kioti National
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 6-5 in the women’s…
GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won’t end hunger, advocates say
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The annual GivingTuesday is a big day for charities and non-profits…
‘They’re sitting ducks:’ More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness…
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…
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador expected to sign Churchill Falls energy deal
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey…
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal…
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
A look at news events in January 2024: 1 – Former world cycling champion Rohan…
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 – Nunavut is 25 years old…
Year in review: A look at events in May 2024
A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation declares a…
Year in review: A look at events in July 2024
A look at news events in July 2024 1 – The strike is over at…
Year in review: A look at events in December 2024
A look at news events in December 2024 so far: 1 – Belgium grants sex…
In The Rings: New hammer rule to be tested at next Grand Slam of Curling event
As far as curling experiments go, a new rule that will be used at the…
‘Breaking of gridlock’ between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Two former premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador say a draft energy…
After fanfare of Churchill Falls deal, Newfoundland urged to learn its dam lessons
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Energy observers in Newfoundland and Labrador are urging the provincial government…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Drama eclipses Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing
OTTAWA — Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s move to rejuvenate his cabinet with…