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Twenty-two per cent of construction cones in downtown Montreal are 'useless': report
MONTREAL - A new report by Montreal's chamber of commerce says about one in five of the ubiquitous orange construction cones in the city's downtown appears to serve no purpose. The Chamber of Commerce...
Nov 24, 2023
Some Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas trees recalled over fire risk
OTTAWA - Home Depot is recalling some of its pre-lit artificial Christmas trees because they could pose a fire hazard. Health Canada says consumers should stop using the Home Decorators Collection 7.5...
Nov 24, 2023
Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023
Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023
Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in court-ord...
Nov 24, 2023
Popyrin gives Australia a 1-0 lead over Finland in Davis Cup semifinals
MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Alexei Popyrin gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semifinal match against Finland after beating Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday. Alex de Miaur has the chance to put...
Nov 24, 2023
Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup
CALGARY - Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-playe...
Nov 24, 2023
New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...
Nov 24, 2023
RCMP investigating fatal pedestrian collision in Crowsnest Pass
BURMIS, AB - One death has been reported following a collision in southern Alberta.Just before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 23, 2023, the Crowsnest Pass RCMP said it was called to the intersection ...
Nov 24, 2023
Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...
Nov 24, 2023