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Canada says spitting incident triggered bad blood in World Cup win over Panama
TORONTO - The melee after the final whistle of Canada's 4-1 win over Panama on Wednesday was apparently triggered by a spitting incident. A Canada Soccer spokesman confirmed Thursday that Canadian win...
Oct 14, 2021
Elizondo turns to rookie quarterback Cornelius as Elks continue to struggle
Edmonton Elks head coach Jaime Elizondo wants to ignite a spark for his reeling team, but his plan has burned franchise quarterback Trevor Harris. A healthy Harris won't dress for Friday's rematch at ...
Oct 14, 2021
B.C. school once slated to be built on cemetery offers reconciliation hope: advocate
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The relocation of the construction of a secondary school in New Westminster, B.C., once planned to be built over a cemetery not used in a century, is an example of reconciliati...
Oct 14, 2021
Canadians among biggest energy users even as world moves toward net zero emissions
OTTAWA - An annual look at global energy systems suggests Canadians are - and will remain - among the biggest consumers of energy over the next decade even as policies ramp up to make the country more...
Oct 14, 2021
COVID-19, extreme heat lead causes of rising deaths in Canada since Jan. 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Statistics Canada says more Canadians died over the last year-and-a-half than we would normally see.Between March 2020 and the beginning of July 2021, they report that there was an es...
Oct 14, 2021
RCMP warn consumers about prevalent online hay sale scams
EDMONTON, AB. -- Last month, RCMP warned of cattle rustling in the province and now they're warning rural and farming communities to be aware of fraud that affects consumers looking to purchase hay. E...
Oct 14, 2021
Extendicare leaving Saskatchewan following province's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak
REGINA - Extendicare, a national private long-term care provider, is ending its contract with the government of Saskatchewan after the province's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak happened in one of its hom...
Oct 14, 2021
Canada must stay vigilant against COVID-19, including with border testing: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is pouring cold water on the idea of letting travellers enter Canada without a COVID-19 test. Freeland says Canada needs to remain vigilant against...
Oct 14, 2021
Toronto Arrows set for first home game in 867 days after pandemic-related absence
TORONTO - After an 867-day absence, the Toronto Arrows finally get to play at home Saturday. The exhibition game against the Atlantic Selects at York Lions Stadium is part celebration, part scouting m...
Oct 14, 2021
Liberals keeping watchful eye for bottlenecks at Canadian ports, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is keeping a close eye on the pace of trade at Canadian ports for signs of strain. So far Freeland suggests she hasn't seen difficulties similar to...
Oct 14, 2021