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Canada advances toxic label for 'forever chemicals,' phased regulation approach
The federal government says it's moving ahead with a plan to designate the entire class of so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating th...
Mar 05, 2025
Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration's tariffs could be "painful" for the league. Speaking Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box,...
Mar 05, 2025
Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against eight former OHL players
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported the allegations in O...
Mar 05, 2025
Defending champ Gushue beats Koe in extra end to secure playoff berth at Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. - Brad Gushue has cleared the first hurdle in his pursuit of a record fourth straight title at the Montana's Brier. The St. John's skip secured a playoff berth Wednesday with a 7-6, extr...
Mar 05, 2025
Seahawks star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has requested a trade, AP source says
D.K. Metcalf wants out of Seattle. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the longtime Seahawks wide receiver has asked for a trade. The person spoke to the AP on cond...
Mar 05, 2025
Quebec's Beauce region, known as a hub for business, upended by U.S. tariffs
MONTREAL - The head of a business group says Quebec's Beauce region is in a "state of shock" following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports. Hlne Latulippe of the Co...
Mar 05, 2025
Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss game vs. Ducks with lower-body injury
VANCOUVER - Canucks captain Quinn Hughes will not play Wednesday when Vancouver hosts the Anaheim Ducks. Head coach Rick Tocchet says Hughes will get treatment for a lower-body injury and be reassesse...
Mar 05, 2025
Macron says he'll confer with allies on protecting Europe with French nuclear deterrence
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats from Ru...
Mar 05, 2025
White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that U.S. officials have had "ongoing talks and discussions" with Hamas officials. Confirmation of the talks in the Qatari...
Mar 05, 2025
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to drop an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of its first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump began his second term. The...
Mar 05, 2025