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Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years. The tax aim...
Sep 07, 2023

American players Knight, Keller and Frankel sign 3-year deals with Boston's PWHL team
BOSTON - Forward Hilary Knight, goaltender Aerin Frankel and defender Megan Keller have signed three-year contracts with the Boston franchise of the Professional Women's Hockey League. The trio helped...
Sep 07, 2023

Ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to enter Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
OTTAWA - Decorated ice dance duo Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and mixed martial arts star Georges St-Pierre are among the 2023 inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Randy Ferbey's curling team, ...
Sep 07, 2023

Ruptured natural gas line leads to condo evacuation
MEDICINE HAT - City firefighters were called after a natural gas line was accidentally broken inside a condo in southwest Medicine Hat. It happened just before 11 pm in the 100 block of Sunrise Way S....
Sep 07, 2023

French actor Dujardin set for starring role at Rugby World Cup opening ceremony
PARIS (AP) - Award-winning French actor Jean Dujardin's involvement in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony on Friday might prove a lucky omen for his nation when it takes on New Zealand. Dujardin wil...
Sep 07, 2023

MATCHDAY: Ronaldo reflects on Messi rivalry ahead of playing for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying
A look at what's happening in European Championship qualifying on Friday: GROUP J Cristiano Ronaldo has been in reflective mood as he brings up 20 years in Portugal's national team, saying he and grea...
Sep 07, 2023

Latvia tops Italy, moves into 5th-place game at Basketball World Cup
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Latvia will play either Slovenia or Lithuania for fifth place at the Basketball World Cup. Latvia earned its trip to that game by topping Italy 87-82 on Thursday in the star...
Sep 07, 2023

Liberals tap Quebec judge to lead inquiry into foreign interference: sources
OTTAWA - The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs. Two government sources, who spoke on the condition of a...
Sep 07, 2023

Wild-Card Hopes: Toronto Blue Jays on playoff bubble entering stretch drive
TORONTO - Back-to-back series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics have given the Toronto Blue Jays some momentum for the stretch drive. A three-game set against another lowly opponent...
Sep 07, 2023

In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products Prime Ministe...
Sep 07, 2023