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Ukraine war proves value of LNG Canada, CEO tells global gas conference in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The head of the LNG Canada export facility in British Columbia says price and supply volatility worldwide since Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows the value of his company's project as a s...
Jul 10, 2023
Trudeau says cluster bombs 'should not be used' after U.S. sends munitions to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will continue to strongly advocate that cluster bombs "should not be used," after the United States announced it is sending the munitions to help Ukr...
Jul 10, 2023
Canadian Pacific Kansas City extends sponsorship of LPGA's Canadian Women's Open
VANCOUVER - Canadian Pacific Kansas City has extended its sponsorship of the LPGA Tour's Canadian Women's Open. The new agreement keeps CPKC as the title sponsor for the 2025 and 2026 tournaments with...
Jul 10, 2023
Northwest Territories to increase minimum wage by nearly 5.6 per cent
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it plans to increase the minimum wage by almost 5.6 per cent to reflect an increase in the consumer price index. The territory says its minimum ...
Jul 10, 2023
'Driving Miss Daisy' director Bruce Beresford to helm biopic on golfer Moe Norman
Oscar-nominated director Bruce Beresford has signed on to helm a film based on the life of Canadian golf legend Moe Norman. The director behind "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Tender Mercies" says in a rele...
Jul 10, 2023
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen to start MLB All-Star Game
SEATTLE (AP) - The New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game for the American League and Arizona's Zac Gallen will open on the mound for the NL. AL manager Dusty Baker of ...
Jul 10, 2023
Blockade continues at Winnipeg landfill after deadline passes
WINNIPEG - Dozens of protesters are continuing to block a Winnipeg landfill after a city-imposed deadline ordering them to leave passed. The barricade at the Brady Road landfill was reinforced with mo...
Jul 10, 2023
Deputy minister had no reason to think Mendicino unaware of Bernardo move: department
OTTAWA - The federal Public Safety Department is defending a decision by its top officials not to contact the minister directly about the transfer of notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-...
Jul 10, 2023
Source: Redblacks have contacted Bethel-Thompson regarding CFL return
The Ottawa Redblacks have reached out to McLeod Bethel-Thompson about a potential return to the CFL. According to a league source, Ottawa (1-3) has made an inquiry to the veteran quarterback. On Satur...
Jul 10, 2023
Fernandez, partner out of Wimbledon mixed doubles with 3rd-round loss to British pair
LONDON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to the British tandem of Olivia Nicholls and Jonny O'Mara on Monday in third-round mixed doubles action at Wimble...
Jul 10, 2023