Author Archives:
Veterans Affairs closes assisted-dying investigation, says four cases were 'isolated'
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Canada says it is closing its investigation into reports that former service members were offered medically assisted deaths. The department says in a final report today that ...
Mar 10, 2023
Coach Losada betting on youth as CF Montreal looks for first points.
MONTREAL - The start to the Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal has not gone according to plan, with the still searching for its first goal - let alone its first points - this Major League Soccer season....
Mar 10, 2023
Fire officials issue reminder to check smoke alarms ahead of Sunday time change
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, as Daylight Saving Time begins.The City of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is encouraging residents to use the time chan...
Mar 10, 2023
Businessman Pierre Karl Peladeau purchases Montreal Alouettes from CFL
MONTREAL - Pierre Karl Peladeau is the new owner of the Montreal Alouettes. The Montreal business was unveiled as the franchise owner by the CFL at a news conference Friday morning at Olympic Stadium....
Mar 10, 2023
House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted unanimously Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the ...
Mar 10, 2023
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions between the Mideast rivals. The major dipl...
Mar 10, 2023
Flyers fire embattled GM Fletcher, give Briere interim job
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers have fired general manager Chuck Fletcher and promoted franchise great Danny Briere to the interim job, the latest front-office shakeup for an organization ...
Mar 10, 2023
Ottawa claws back $82M from health transfers to 8 provinces charging private fees
OTTAWA - Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says he is clawing $82 million in federal health transfers to the provinces for charging patients for services that should have been covered by the public pur...
Mar 10, 2023
Liberals to begin public consultations on setting up a foreign influence registry
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is launching public consultations on a foreign influence transparency registry to help prevent other countries from meddling in Canadian affairs. The Li...
Mar 10, 2023
China accuses Canada of smearing reputation over alleged secret police stations
BEIJING - China on Friday accused Canada of smearing its reputation over allegations China is secretly operating two overseas police stations in Quebec. Canada should "stop sensationalizing and hyping...
Mar 10, 2023