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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.…
NDP ready to open ‘gates’ to pass Liberal GST holiday bill separate from $250 rebate
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is ready to introduce motions as…
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill
OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday…
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.…
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…
‘Don’t make us pay’: Northern Ontario mayors say immigration cuts hurt their cities
TORONTO — As the federal government looks to drastically reduce its immigration targets over the…
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.…
Canadian world junior goalie Carter George uses music to drown out pressure
TORONTO — Carter George has a one-song soundtrack playing in his head. Over and over.…
McKenna scores, George perfect as Canada tops Finland 4-0 in world junior opener
OTTAWA — Gavin McKenna used to gather around the television with his family on Boxing…
In the news today: What Canada can learn from Trump’s campaign
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Curling dominance: Top-ranked Team Rachel Homan on an incredible run
When longtime coach Paul Webster first started working with Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew at…
Team Einarson adds Karlee Burgess to lineup after her departure from Team Carey
When Shannon Birchard’s knee injury flared up last month, it set in motion a series…
In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial
The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Court rules curler Harris not at fault for anti-doping rule violation, ban lifted
A provisional suspension issued to Canadian curler Briane Harris has been lifted “with immediate effect”…
Homan, Jacobs, Dunstone stay undefeated in Grand Slam of Curling’s WFG Masters
GUELPH, Ont. — Rachel Homan, Brad Jacobs and Matt Dunstone remained undefeated to qualify for…
Nova Scotia’s Christina Black back in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black returns to the Canadian women’s curling championship after winning Nova Scotia’s women’s final…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
World Curling permits firmer foam broom heads despite elite curlers’ concerns
PERTH — The World Curling Federation won’t remove approved broom heads from competition despite recent…
Harris left off Team Einarson’s 2025 Canadian women’s curling championship roster
Four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson is sticking with her current lineup for the upcoming Scotties…
Cameron, McCarville, Skrlik return to Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of…
Lauren Lenentine to serve as alternate for Team Kerri Einarson at Scotties
Team Kerri Einarson has added another player from the defunct Team Chelsea Carey to its…
Calgary to host 2026 women’s world curling championship at WinSport
CALGARY — The women’s world curling championship returns to familiar ice in 2026. Calgary will…