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Advocacy groups decry federal government's shutdown of mental health website, app
Mental health and addictions experts are slamming the federal government's decision to shut down an online service where people could find free counselling and peer support over the last four years. H...
Apr 03, 2024
Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract
TORONTO - Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-foot-11 Williams averaged 11.1 points, 9...
Apr 03, 2024
Vancouver FC looks to make a mark, help make a difference with new jersey
Vancouver FC is thinking pink this year, thanks to its new "Cherry Blossom Kit." And hoping to look good while helping make a difference. The away uniform, inspired by the blossoming of the approximat...
Apr 03, 2024
Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has revealed another glimpse of what it will present in next week's federal budget, announcing it's setting aside another $15 billion for an apartment construction loan...
Apr 03, 2024
Buffalo Bills agree to trade receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the discus...
Apr 03, 2024
Broadcast future for Canada soccer appears brighter with CSB, Mediapro nearing deal
TORONTO - It appears Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have solved their broadcast differences The two partners appeared headed to court in January, both wanting out of a 10-year agreement struck ...
Apr 03, 2024
CBSA workers to vote on potential strike
Officials with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will soon decide whether they could hit the picket lines.Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration...
Apr 03, 2024
World Central Kitchen founder pleads with Israel to start 'journey to peace'
OTTAWA - The founder of the global relief charity whose workers were killed by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday is pleading with Israel to start the "long journey to peace." Jos Andrs, ...
Apr 03, 2024
Police, border services seize 598 stolen vehicles at Montreal port, most from Ontario
MONTREAL - Ontario Provincial Police and the Canada Border Services Agency say they've recovered 598 stolen vehicles destined for export at the Port of Montreal. Police say 75 per cent of the seized v...
Apr 03, 2024
Banff bus fire strands U.K. students on ski trip; no injuries
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Two dozen youth visiting from the United Kingdom were shuttled to safety after their tour bus caught fire on a scenic highway in Banff National Park. At about 5 p.m. yesterday, R-...
Apr 03, 2024