Author Archives: Syndicated Content
French foreign minister suggests Canada could 'maybe ... at some point' join EU
OTTAWA - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot is openly mulling the idea of Canada seeking membership in the European Union. Speaking at the Europe 2026 conference in Berlin today, Barrot said the...
Mar 17, 2026
Lytton, B.C., officials 'immediately overwhelmed' by wildfire rebuild, auditor says
The British Columbia government expected the small Village of Lytton to lead its own recovery from the wildfire that destroyed most of the community and killed two people in June 2021, a report from t...
Mar 17, 2026
More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osb...
Mar 17, 2026
Gunman killed and employee hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia VA clinic, police say
JASPER, Ga. (AP) - There was a shooting Tuesday at a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in a small town at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains in Georgia, and the gunman was shot and killed, polic...
Mar 17, 2026
Rookie centre Collin Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip
TORONTO - A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn. And yes, it was buttered. The rookie centre had his fir...
Mar 17, 2026
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl out for regular season with lower-body injury
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury, the NHL team said Tuesday. Draisaitl was hurt on a hit from Nashvil...
Mar 17, 2026
Canada's Einarson loses first game in women's world curling, falls 6-5 to Switzerland
CALGARY - Kerri Einarson's curling team battled, but fell 6-5 in an extra end to a fearless young Swiss foursome Tuesday at the women's world curling championship. Switzerland won a sixth straight gam...
Mar 17, 2026
Toronto FC agrees to contract extension with winger Daniel Salloi through 2027 season
TORONTO - Toronto FC agreed to a one-year contract extension with winger Daniel Salloi that includes an option for the 2028 campaign, the Major League Soccer team said Tuesday. Salloi, 29, has scored ...
Mar 17, 2026
Minister says CAF 'not engaged' in Iran war as questions are asked about support role
BRAMPTON - Canadian Armed Forces members are "not engaged" in the "prosecution" of the war against Iran, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday when asked whether some Canadians are serving in s...
Mar 17, 2026
Privacy commissioner says WADA agrees to limit use of athletes' personal information
GATINEAU - The World Anti-Doping Agency has agreed to limit the use of athletes' highly sensitive personal information, Canada's privacy commissioner's office said Tuesday. In a statement, the office ...
Mar 17, 2026