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StatCan says economy grew 0.3% in May, estimates 1% growth for second quarter
The Canadian economy grew by 0.3 per cent in May, Statistics Canada said Friday.In its latest report on economic growth, the federal agency's preliminary estimate suggests real gross domestic product ...
Jul 28, 2023
Canadian women strike interim labour deal but say plenty more needs to be settled
MELBOURNE, Australia - The Canadian women's soccer team confirmed Friday it has reached an interim labour agreement with Canada Soccer covering compensation for 2023, including prize money from the on...
Jul 28, 2023
Qin Haiyang of China sets a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at world championships
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) - Qin Haiyang of China set a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the swimming world championships on Friday, winning the gold medal in 2 minutes, 05.48 seconds. Zac...
Jul 28, 2023
Lauren James fires England to a 1-0 win over Denmark at the Women's World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) - In the end, it was worth the wait. With a flash of early brilliance, Lauren James ended England's run of more than seven hours without a goal from open play to seal a 1-0 win against Den...
Jul 28, 2023
Several stars at the Women's World Cup honed their skills with US collegiate teams
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Christine Sinclair. Megan Rapinoe. Sarina Bolden. Like many players in the Women's World Cup, all three stars built their skills at the U.S. collegiate level. Of the 736...
Jul 28, 2023
B.C. port strike cost CPKC railway $80 million, exec says
The B.C. port workers' strike deprived Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. of scores of millions of dollars, its chief marketing officer said, tacking on a costly coda to a tough quarter."At this point,...
Jul 28, 2023
After making headlines over lack of media access, Canada adds World Cup availability
MELBOURNE, Australia - A day after making headlines for lack of media access at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Canada Soccer scheduled a player availability for Saturday. In the wake of Wednesday's 2-1 w...
Jul 28, 2023
Niger state TV declares a general is the leader of the soldiers who staged a coup
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - Niger state television has declared Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani the leader of mutinous soldiers who detained the democratically elected president in a coup. Tchiani, who goes by Oma...
Jul 28, 2023
De Grasse, Brown among Olympians to take part in 100 metres at Canadian Championship
LANGLEY, B.C. - Canadian Olympian sprinters are taking to the track for the men's and women's 100-metre semifinals and finals tonight at the Canadian Track and Field Championship. Olympians Andre De G...
Jul 28, 2023
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release latest GDP numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada to release GDP figures for May Statistics Canada is set to re...
Jul 28, 2023