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British man returns to Yukon to tipple his own toe in long-running tradition
WHITEHORSE - An British man who lost several toes to frostbite in Yukon is now back in the territory for a reunification of sorts. Former British marine Nick Griffiths is set to become the most exclus...
Sep 25, 2019
Scheer pledges to allow longer mortgages, remove 'stress test' for renewals
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer laid out a plan Monday that he says would make it cheaper for Canadians to buy homes, loosening rules put in place by the former Conservative governme...
Sep 25, 2019
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews makes statement after disorderly conduct charge
TORONTO - Auston Matthews says he regrets if any of his actions are a distraction to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs' star centre made a statement today at the team's morning skate less than ...
Sep 25, 2019
Singh makes first visit as NDP leader to N.B., apologizes for not coming sooner
BATHURST, N.B. - Trying to sell himself as Canada's next prime minister to the people of New Brunswick, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh apologized Monday for the fact he was making first visit to the pr...
Sep 25, 2019
Conservatives highlight home renovation credit as part of climate plan
JONQUIERE, Que. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is highlighting his promise to give Canadians a tax credit to help make their homes more environmentally friendly. The 20 per cent refunda...
Sep 25, 2019
Greens' universal pharmacare proposal costed at $27B next year
HALIFAX - Introducing universal pharmacare would cost $26.7 billion in the first year, the federal Greens said Wednesday as they released a costed platform. The pledge to ensure all Canadians have acc...
Sep 25, 2019
NewsAlert: Freeland revoking appointment of Syrian consul in Montreal
OTTAWA - Canada is revoking its approval of a diplomatic appointment by the Syrian government to the country's consulate in Montreal. In a statement on Twitter, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freel...
Sep 25, 2019
Major event announcement coming Wednesday afternoon
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Members of the Medicine Hat Sport and Event Council are making an announcement Wednesday afternoon of a "major event" coming to Medicine Hat next year.Details about what the event i...
Sep 25, 2019 Medicine Hat logo
Canada's track & field team looks to erase blip from 2017 worlds championships
Glenroy Gilbert's first world track and field championships as Canada's head coach was one to forget. The Canadian squad arrived in London in 2017 shouldering huge expectations, but was slammed b...
Sep 25, 2019
'It's going to be big': NHL centres say new faceoff rule should help scoring
Anze Kopitar takes his craft seriously. Very seriously. And when it comes to faceoffs, it's possible the Los Angeles Kings centre is even more meticulous. Kopitar works tirelessly on his tec...
Sep 25, 2019