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Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says a...
Mar 07, 2025

Canadian men to play two friendlies in Montreal ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada Soccer says the Canadian men's team will play at least two friendlies in Montreal in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. There is no word on opposition yet for the games, the first of which is s...
Mar 07, 2025

Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security says it's ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security Administrati...
Mar 07, 2025

Brooks RCMP launch investigation into Tuesday stabbing
Police are investigating after a stabbing in the south industrial area of Brooks.Brooks RCMP responded to a 911 call on Tuesday evening at approximately 7:22 p.m.Police say a man suffered a stab wound...
Mar 07, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million. In an interview to ESPN, the four-time All-Star dispute...
Mar 07, 2025

Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.Prime Minister Just...
Mar 07, 2025

Panama to allow 112 migrants deported from the US to move about freely in the country
PANAMA CITY (AP) - Panama's Security Minister Frank brego said on Friday that Panama will begin the process of issuing humanitarian passes to 112 migrants deported from the United States who have been...
Mar 07, 2025

After conceding six goals in two games, Toronto FC looks to tighten up on defence
Having conceded six goals in its first two games this season, Toronto FC looks to tighten up its defence Saturday when it visits FC Cincinnati. It could be a tall order against a Cincinnati side brist...
Mar 07, 2025

Top court finds Ontario spending limits on third-party election ads unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has found an Ontario law that limits spending on third-party election advertising violates the constitutional right to vote. The country's highest court dismissed the Ontar...
Mar 07, 2025

Trump says he's sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over its advancing nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he sent a letter to Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader. Trump made the comment...
Mar 07, 2025