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Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with ...
Mar 25, 2025

Premier Smith, despite criticism, set to leave for U.S. event with far-right influencer
Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a "noble" leader.Smi...
Mar 25, 2025

Gilles, Poirier sticking to their plan with gold in sight at figure skating worlds
With the top of the podium closer than ever, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are keeping to the same tried and true script. Canada's top ice dancers head into this week's world figure skating championsh...
Mar 25, 2025

Noon Interview: Ivan Reimer — March 25
Ivan Reimer, president of the Ridin' For Kids Foundation, joined anchor Dan Reynish on CHAT News at Noon on Tuesday to raise awareness for the charity effort.
Mar 25, 2025

B.C. drug decriminalization and safer supply associated with more overdoses: study
VANCOUVER - A study into safer supply and drug decriminalization policies in British Columbia has found that both were associated with increased opioid overdose hospitalizations. The report says that ...
Mar 25, 2025

Here's when the 2025 federal election debates are taking place
Two debates featuring the leaders of Canada's main parties has been scheduled ahead of the April 28 federal election. The French debate will take place first at 6 p.m. on April 16. The English languag...
Mar 25, 2025

Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) - An appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to suspend entry of new refugees as a lawsuit plays out over the president's executive order halting the nation's refugee...
Mar 25, 2025

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues
OTTAWA - Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa as the U.S. continues to pursue a global trade war. Wang Di says Washington should not force Canada to...
Mar 25, 2025

Video and 911 calls played by police detail chaos from deadly shooting in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Police released video footage and 911 emergency calls Tuesday depicting chilling scenes of people running in panic as gunfire crackled in a New Mexico park where three people w...
Mar 25, 2025

Iran qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan
Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The point takes Iran to a fourth straight appearance at the World Cup and a seventh over...
Mar 25, 2025