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Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track slated for test runs by 60 athletes next week
ROME (AP) - The track's essential structure is done. The ice is being prepared. And next week, 60 athletes are slated to test the controversial sliding center for next year's Milan-Cortina Olympics. "...
Mar 18, 2025
Ford says energy surcharge remains on table but he won't 'antagonize' U.S. in talks
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is keeping the possibility of reintroducing a surcharge on electricity exported to the United States in his back pocket, but for now he doesn't want to "ant...
Mar 18, 2025
Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb
MONTREAL - Montreal has passed tighter restrictions for short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb in a bid to ease the city's housing crisis. City council adopted a new bylaw today to allow people t...
Mar 18, 2025
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs. About a third of those took voluntary resignations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roughly 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs will be cut in the Defense Department, but fewer than 21,000 workers who took a voluntary resignation plan are leaving in the coming months, a ...
Mar 18, 2025
Four to be charged after organized crime-related police operation in Kanesatake
OKA, Que. - Quebec provincial police say four people are expected to appear in court this afternoon following a police operation linked to organized crime in a Mohawk settlement outside Montreal. Sgt....
Mar 18, 2025
Canadian women to open Pacific Four Series title defence in Kansas City in May
The Canadian women's rugby team will open defence of its Pacific Four Series title on May 2 against the ninth-ranked United States at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. Second-ranked Canada will then fly to...
Mar 18, 2025
The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, including one for a photo of people giving former prime minister Justin Trudeau the finger while posi...
Mar 18, 2025
Tracy Morgan says he's OK, food poisoning caused incident at Knicks-Heat game
NEW YORK (AP) - Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday's Knicks-Heat game, and that he's "doing OK." The actor-comedian posted an update on Instagram Tuesday mo...
Mar 18, 2025
Canada-Namibia T20 cricket game abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain
WINDHOEK - Canada's T20 cricket match against Namibia was called off without a ball bowled due to rain Tuesday. The game was supposed to be the first of five 20-over contests between the two. The team...
Mar 18, 2025
Canadian men look to showcase world-class speed, athleticism against Mexico
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser admits he was "blown away" when he watched Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in Kansas City in a September friendly. "I have to think Canada's back four is among the most athletic...
Mar 18, 2025