Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Saskatchewan Premier Moe lauds gun legislation from 'hottest' justice minister
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe trumpeted new gun legislation passed Wednesday by his government, while praising his justice minister as "the hottest lawyer in the province." Moe, in a speech ...
Mar 11, 2026

Ottawa earmarks $10 million to help protect Jewish institutions after gunfire attacks
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $10 million to help Jewish communities bolster security at their gathering places after three Toronto-area synagogues were struck with gunfire in recent d...
Mar 11, 2026

Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother's lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm OpenAI by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the mass shooting in the communit...
Mar 11, 2026

Stanley Park's stagnant Lost Lagoon closer to being reconnected to ocean
VANCOUVER - Lost Lagoon at the entrance to Vancouver's famed Stanley Park has become a swamp of green algae and stagnant water but the city's board of parks is moving forward with a plan to reconnect ...
Mar 11, 2026

Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing
VICTORIA - People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift's concerts in Vancouver through a resale platform may be eligible for a refund. Consumer Protection BC has reached a deal with StubHub Canada a...
Mar 11, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs struggling following resumption of NHL play after Winter Games
Life after the Milan Cortina Olympics has been tough for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto is a dismal 0-6-2 since the NHL resumed play following the Winter Games. The Leafs' latest setback was a 3-1 d...
Mar 11, 2026

Fact File: As Iran war escalates, fake videos and images proliferate online
As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates, a flood of fake and misleading content is muddying the waters online. People are turning to social media for news of the war, but experts in artificial intell...
Mar 11, 2026

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The new U.S. ambassador to South Africa has been summoned to explain his criticism, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday, as a diplomatic rift continues over foreign polic...
Mar 11, 2026

'The message has to be real': NHL coaches on the art of delivering pre-game speeches
Mike Sullivan has delivered plenty of speeches in the locker room. Playoff games. Stanley Cup finals. A gold-medal showdown at the Olympics. The New York Rangers bench boss has also addressed teams in...
Mar 11, 2026

Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will "do its part" to lower the cost of oil globally as a bloc of nations looks to tame the surge in energy prices triggered by th...
Mar 11, 2026