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Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA - Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing...
Jun 25, 2025
Just for Laughs's Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct cost company $30M
MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct allegations against him cost the company $30 million in a matter of hours. Rozon says governments froze subsidies and ...
Jun 25, 2025
Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time last season, the CFL team was on its way to opening with a four-game losing streak and didn't pick up its second victory un...
Jun 25, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys debate whether he’ll be deported if released
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in jail for at least a few more days while attorneys in the federal smuggling case against him spar over whether prosecutors have the ability t...
Jun 25, 2025
Blue Jays reinstate veteran starter Max Scherzer from 60-day injured list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated veteran starter Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list and designated fellow right-hander Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Scherzer, 40, made one sta...
Jun 25, 2025
Province announces investment for small and medium sized businesses
The Alberta government has announced a $2.8 million investment to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and reach international markets around the world.To help small- and medium-sized business...
Jun 25, 2025
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE - Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035. Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed the plan to inve...
Jun 25, 2025
Alberta government aims to take carbon capture to new heights
Alberta's government says it is investing $5 million from the TIER fund to help launch the world's first direct air capture centre.According to provincial officials, most of the current technologies u...
Jun 25, 2025
Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have proven to be too much for the Edmonton Elks over the years. Winnipeg (3-0) hosts Edmonton (1-2) on Thursday, having won the last 12 head-to-head matchu...
Jun 25, 2025
B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a US$30 million court judgment against a West Vancouver man alleged by the U.S. government to be the "mastermind" of a years-long securities fraud. The ...
Jun 25, 2025