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Canadian economy steady in April as real GDP remains unchanged, StatCan reports
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy remained essentially unchanged in April, following a slight uptick in March.The federal agency's advance estimate suggests real gross domestic prod...
Jun 30, 2023

Masai Ujiri, Kent Monkman appointed to Order of Canada
OTTAWA - Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri and Cree artist Kent Monkman are among the dozens of people newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 85 appointmen...
Jun 30, 2023

Whitecaps look to extend five-game unbeaten run with road win in Kansas City
VANCOUVER - With their road woes in the rear-view mirror at last, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to stretch their unbeaten streak to six games across all competitions when they head to the Midwest for a...
Jun 30, 2023

Unbeaten Alouettes look to build on momentum against formidable Blue Bombers
MONTREAL - The undefeated Montreal Alouettes will possibly look to employ a next-man-up mentality Saturday. With offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage (back) and rookie receiver Keshunn Abram (knee) ...
Jun 30, 2023

In the news today: Pair of key economic reports out today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Pair of key economic reports coming today Statistics Canada will release its re...
Jun 30, 2023

Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates
Wilbur Turner has witnessed his fair share of hate since he came out as a queer man 27 years ago in Alberta. He's seen it from pockets of the Christian right and from the then-Progressive Conservative...
Jun 30, 2023

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada
The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada. With inflation driving food prices higher while wages and support programs lag behind, numerous directors ...
Jun 30, 2023

Fiery protests grip France for 3rd night over deadly police shooting of a teenager
NANTERRE, France (AP) - French protesters erected barricades, lit fires and shot fireworks at police in the streets of some French cities early Friday morning as tensions mounted over the deadly polic...
Jun 29, 2023

Report: New women's hockey league projected to launch in January after PHF purchase
A new North American professional women's hockey league looks to be on its way. According to multiple reports, the Mark Walter Group acquired "certain assets" of the Premier Hockey Federation on Thurs...
Jun 29, 2023

Rod Pampling leads the US Senior Open at punishing SentryWorld
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) - Retief Goosen got right to the point after the first round of the U.S. Senior Open at punishing SentryWorld. "You got to hit the fairways, otherwise, you've got no shot," th...
Jun 29, 2023