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Time behind the wheel the norm for Canadian angler Jeff Gustafson
Living in Northwest Ontario is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, given its many fabulous fishing and hunting opportunities. But it presents pro bass angler Jeff Gustafson with a huge challenge. Most Elit...
Jan 31, 2023
Yukon Liberals, NDP renew confidence and supply agreement to hold power
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Liberals and New Democrats have extended a confidence and supply agreement that the party leaders say will improve housing, health care and education, while advancing reconcilia...
Jan 31, 2023
Irvine Lions Club opposed to location for new resource centre in town
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - The Irvine and District Lions Club is calling on Cypress County to immediately halt progress on a new library and resource centre for the town.In a letter sent to Cypress County C...
Jan 31, 2023
Nature Conservancy of Canada buys southern Alberta land for protection
CALGARY - A property that includes fescue grasslands, forests and wetlands near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta has been purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.The organization...
Jan 31, 2023
Canada's Bianca Andreescu downs Britain's Dart in Thailand Open first round
HUA HIN, Thailand - Top-seed Bianca Andreescu is off to a winning start at the Thailand Open tennis tournament after posting a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Britain's Harriet Dart on Tuesday. Andreescu, from ...
Jan 31, 2023
Pacific FC signs former Canadian youth international attacker Adonijah Reid
LANGFORD, B.C. - Pacific FC has signed winger/forward Adonijah Reid, a former Canadian youth international and FC Dallas draft pick. The 23-year-old from Brampton, Ont., was most recently with Miami F...
Jan 31, 2023
Mi'kmaw Nova Scotia MP says updated electoral map kicks him out of his own riding
OTTAWA - A Mi'kmaw member of Parliament says proposed changes to the boundaries of federal ridings in Nova Scotia would remove him and two Indigenous communities from his riding. Jaime Battiste says a...
Jan 31, 2023
MacLennan, Black and Shewfelt calling for change in leadership at Gymnastics Canada
TORONTO - Three Canadian gymnastics stars have joined the call for the resignation of Ian Moss. In a letter to Gymnastics Canada's board of directors, obtained by the CBC, Rosie MacLennan, Ellie Black...
Jan 31, 2023
FSIN calls for Harvard hockey coach's resignation after reported racist comments
SASKATOON - The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the resignation of Harvard Crimson women's ice hockey coach Katey Stone. Stone reportedly made racist comments to players, inc...
Jan 31, 2023
L'Arche Canada says changes made amid sex abuse scandal tied to founder Jean Vanier
MONTREAL - Charity L'Arche Canada says it has made changes to protect staff, volunteers and participants since sexual abuse allegations against founder Jean Vanier first came to light in 2020. The int...
Jan 31, 2023