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Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests
WASHINGTON - A new survey suggests Canadians still have a more positive view of the United States than they did three years ago - but that their faith is slipping. The Pew Research survey released tod...
Jun 27, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran quarterback Dakota Prukop
WINNIPEG - Dakota Prukop is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The CFL club signed the veteran American quarterback to a one-year deal Monday. Prukop returns to Winnipeg after dressing for four game...
Jun 27, 2023
New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has bounced two ministers from cabinet and added some new faces as he confronts turmoil within his Progressive Conservative caucus. The new cabinet swo...
Jun 27, 2023
National Bank Open to offer equal prize money to men and women starting in 2027
TORONTO - The National Bank Open will award an equal amount of prize money to men's and women's tennis players starting in 2027, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The annual Canadian tournament - a WTA...
Jun 27, 2023
'Disappointing': McDavid no fan of NHL's move on themed jerseys after Pride refusals
NASHVILLE - Connor McDavid isn't a fan of the NHL's new policy on themed warmup jerseys. The league decided last week teams won't wear special pre-game threads next season - the result of a handful of...
Jun 27, 2023
Whereabouts and fate of Russian mercenary leader remain a mystery after revolt
Russia's Federal Security Service announced Tuesday that it has closed a criminal probe into the armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. The service, known by the initials FSB, said ...
Jun 27, 2023
Canada prepares to adapte to climate change: A look at what’s In The News today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Canada's climate adaptation strategy Canada's plan to make communities more resil...
Jun 27, 2023
Infrastructure at centre of Western Canada premiers' meeting in Whistler, B.C.
WHISTLER, B.C. - The high cost of replacing infrastructure and upgrading it to withstand damage from climate-related disasters will be a key topic of discussion as western premiers meet today in Whist...
Jun 27, 2023
Feds to release final version of national climate adaptation strategy today
OTTAWA - Canada's plan to make communities more resilient to climate change is coming today. The final version of the national adaptation strategy is expected to be similar to the draft published last...
Jun 27, 2023
As mayor-elect Chow ascends to Toronto's top office, budget challenges lie ahead
TORONTO - Olivia Chow heads to Toronto city hall today hours after being elected mayor of Canada's most populous city. One immediate challenge for the former NDP parliamentarian and past city councill...
Jun 27, 2023