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Federal government to give Quebec $750 million for surge in temporary immigrants
QUBEC - Quebec Premier Franois Legault say Ottawa is offering $750 million to help pay for a surge in temporary immigrants to the province. Legault had been asking Ottawa for $1 billion to cover costs...
Jun 10, 2024

The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader's family says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction,...
Jun 10, 2024

Medicine Hat resident who launched recall petition meets with premier
Nicole Frey, a Medicine Hat resident known for her fierce criticism of city council, said Monday that Premier Danielle Smith was receptive to her concerns over the city's levels of transparency and ac...
Jun 10, 2024

Canada captain says 'anything is possible' in T20 World Cup match against Pakistan
Canada can expect a motivated Pakistan when they meet Tuesday at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in suburban New York. Winless after two games at the 20-country cricket tournament, the sixth-ranked Pakist...
Jun 10, 2024

As Oilers chase Stanley Cup rings, former Oiler Esa Tikkanen sheds some of his
Several Edmonton Oilers are trying to win the first Stanley Cup rings of their careers. Esa Tikkanen is getting rid of his. The 59-year-old from Helsinki won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers...
Jun 10, 2024

Montreal facing questions on sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night
MONTREAL - Montreal's administration is facing questions after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas during the busy Grand Prix weekend. C...
Jun 10, 2024

Plouffe twins headline Canada's Olympic 3x3 women's basketball roster
TORONTO - Twin sisters Katherine and Michelle Plouffe headline Canada's 3x3 women's basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Sask., and Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, A...
Jun 10, 2024

Rightward shift in European elections could impact Canada trade, climate policy
OTTAWA - A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend's Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada's trade and climate policy. Far-right parties have surged in voting for the European P...
Jun 10, 2024

Freeland challenges Tories to take stand on capital gains changes with House motion
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland laid down a tax gauntlet for her Conservative opponents today with a motion to make the promised changes to capital gains taxes a reality. The adjustment wi...
Jun 10, 2024

Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions
TORONTO - It didn't take Ka'Deem Carey long to fit into the Toronto Argonauts' offence. The veteran running back accumulated 105 yards from scrimmage Sunday night in Toronto's season-opening 35-27 hom...
Jun 10, 2024