Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas
VICTORIA - Vessels will have to steer one kilometre clear of endangered southern resident orcas under newly proposed federal regulations that are being applauded by commercial whale watchers. Erin Gle...
Mar 24, 2026

'Calm, focused and ready': Canada continues World Cup prep ahead of two friendlies
TORONTO - Jesse Marsch watched his players go through warm-up drills on a chilly, windswept pitch. "Be sharp," the head coach of Canada's men's soccer coach bellowed as his charges darted back and for...
Mar 24, 2026

Tax help and affordability: Highlights from the Manitoba budget
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala tabled on Tuesday the provincial budget for 2026-27. Here are some highlights: - The provincial sales tax is to be removed, as of July, on all food at ...
Mar 24, 2026

Yukon non-profit sues feds after defunding of meal program for First Nations kids
A Yukon non-profit says the federal government is wrongfully dragging its feet on reconsidering a decision to cut funding for a program that delivered nutritious meals to hundreds of First Nations chi...
Mar 24, 2026
North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina government's most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his legislative seat on Tuesday, shaking the pow...
Mar 24, 2026

Unclear when Ottawa will complete fighter jet review: Saab CEO
OTTAWA - More than a year after the Liberal government launched a review of plans to buy a fleet of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, even the competition doesn't know when exactly Ottawa will r...
Mar 24, 2026

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the English club said Tuesday, after nine years at Anfield in which he has established himself as one of its greatest-ever players. Liverpo...
Mar 24, 2026

Brazil's Bolsonaro to serve sentence at home due to ill health, judge to review in 90 days
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro will continue to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison due to failing health, a judge ruled Tuesday. Supr...
Mar 24, 2026
Brazil's Bolsonaro allowed to serve 27-year sentence at home due to ill health
SAO PAULO (AP) - A top Brazilian justice granted former President Jair Bolsonaro permission Tuesday to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his failing...
Mar 24, 2026

Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
WASHINGTON (AP) - Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal officers, including the...
Mar 24, 2026