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First Nations say Alberta's oilsands mine security reform unlikely to fix problems
EDMONTON - Alberta is preparing to change how it ensures oilsands companies are able to pay for the mammoth job of cleaning up their operations, but critics fear a year of consultations hasn't been en...
Jan 26, 2023
Canada sharing Haiti sanctions evidence, in bid to convince UN peers to freeze elites
Ottawa is sharing confidential dossiers in a bid to convince countries like France to join its efforts to sanction Haiti's elites, says Canada's ambassador to the United Nations. "We continue to share...
Jan 26, 2023
Via Rail executives to address parliamentary committee on holiday travel mess
OTTAWA - Via Rail executives are set to address a federal committee today about the delays that plagued travellers over the holidays. Earlier this month, the Crown corporation apologized for the wides...
Jan 26, 2023
Impersonators posing as homeowners linked to 32 fraud cases in Ontario and B.C.
Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and British Columbia, investigators and official warnings suggest. Insurance invest...
Jan 26, 2023
Sirens across Ukraine as authorities report Russian attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian officials said Thursday that Russia has launched a wave of missile and self-exploding drone attacks on the country. Air raid sirens wailed nationwide, but there were no ...
Jan 26, 2023
Kraken finally topple Canucks with convincing 6-1 victory
SEATTLE (AP) - Oliver Bjorkstrand had his first multigoal game of the season to lead the Seattle Kraken past the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in franchise history over ...
Jan 25, 2023
Ritchie, Rehkopf lift White to win in CHL's top prospects game
LANGLEY, B.C. - Carson Rehkopft had a goal and an assist and Team White took a 4-2 win over Team Red at the Kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game in Langley, B.C. Callum Ritchie (Ontario Hockey League's O...
Jan 25, 2023
Blue Jackets snap Oilers' six-game win streak with 3-2 victory in OT
EDMONTON - Kent Johnson scored the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets came away with a surprise 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Johnson's shot from the top of the circle w...
Jan 25, 2023
Siakam scores 26 as road Raptors knock off Kings 113-95
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night. Fred VanVleet scored 17 point...
Jan 25, 2023
Marner scores in OT, Leafs down Rangers 3-2
TORONTO - Mitch Marner scored 19 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night. Pontus Holmberg and Timothy Liljegren had the goals in regulatio...
Jan 25, 2023