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From Centre Ice Conservatives to Canadian Future, a new federal party takes shape
OTTAWA - The interim leader of Canada's newest federal party says he wants it to be an option for people who are tired of both the governing Liberals and the "rage farming" coming from the Conservativ...
Sep 20, 2023
Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays selected outfielder Cam Eden to the big-league roster on Wednesday and optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo. Eden hit .257 over 131 games for the Bisons...
Sep 20, 2023
Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp
EDMONTON - Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell will be under the microscope. S...
Sep 20, 2023
Atlantic Liberals slam Tories for opposing offshore wind legislation
OTTAWA - The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy. The accords are two separate pi...
Sep 20, 2023
Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada's best high ...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor
A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men's coaching position will be filled after a new...
Sep 20, 2023
Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report
VICTORIA - The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a conven...
Sep 20, 2023
Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford
TORONTO - Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The ...
Sep 20, 2023
Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school
MONTREAL - Several parents say they were left with serious doubts after a tense Tuesday evening information session about a supervised drug-use site opening near their children's Montreal elementary s...
Sep 20, 2023
Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?
On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar phoned his eldest son for the last time, to say he was on his way home for dinner. Baljar Singh Nijjar, 21, said his father had been in a good mood earlier that Father...
Sep 20, 2023