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Quebec 'ready to use' notwithstanding clause to force doctors to practise in province
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says his government is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to force doctors trained in Quebec to begin their careers in the province's public system. T...
Nov 06, 2024
Mitchell to coach Canada's men's basketball team for AmeriCup qualifiers
TORONTO - Nathaniel Mitchell has been named as Canada's head coach for the upcoming November window of the FIBA Men's AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers. Canada Basketball announced Wednesday that Mitchell will...
Nov 06, 2024
Alberta government recruiting specialists in transgender care
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says her department is actively trying to recruit physicians who specialize in transgender health care. Earlier this year, Premier Danielle Smith sa...
Nov 06, 2024
Province proposes new mortgage finance options, EV tax, and more
The Government of Alberta has proposed the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, which it says would provide alternative financing options for mortgages, make amendments to the Child and Family Benefit, s...
Nov 06, 2024
Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump's election
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault is raising concerns about the prospect of a wave of migrants coming to the province following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. Legaul...
Nov 06, 2024
Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds DeRo, Gheisar as guest coaches for Toronto camp
TORONTO - Canada coach Jesse Marsch has added Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Dwayne De Rosario and Halifax Wanderers coach Patrice Gheisar to his coaching staff ahead of the November international window...
Nov 06, 2024
Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former...
Nov 06, 2024
Family of Bombers QB Zach Collaros finds balance between football and home life
WINNIPEG - Nicole Collaros switches on the Zoom chat, apologizing that husband Zach might join in late. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback is trying to get their oldest daughter to sleep, but Sierr...
Nov 06, 2024
Republican Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to win Montana US Senate seat
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - :Republican Tim Sheehy defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former U.S. Navy SEAL bolsters the GOP's new Senate majority. Sheehy closely align...
Nov 06, 2024
In the news today: Canadians watch as Trump declares win in U.S. election
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory Former president Donald Trump de...
Nov 06, 2024