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Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees
VANCOUVER - Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court l...
Nov 15, 2024
Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Friday temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that Louisiana's law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in all classroo...
Nov 15, 2024
Bombers offensive line faces another tough challenge with Argos defensive front
VANCOUVER - Chris Kolankowski will be a key figure Sunday for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As Winnipeg's centre, one of Kolankowski's responsibilities is getting a bead on the defensive front and making...
Nov 15, 2024
Stopping Brady Oliveira a priority if Argos hope to beat Bombers in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - There's a long list of things the Toronto Argonauts must do if they hope to upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday's Grey Cup game. Near the top is containing explosive Bomber running b...
Nov 15, 2024
Alberta activates contingency mail delivery plan amid Canada Post strike
Albertans will still be able to send and receive mail that meets a certain criteria during a nationwide postal strike.Starting on Tuesday, mail can be accepted from Albertans at designated Alberta gov...
Nov 15, 2024
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to expedite complaint from Jewish teachers' group
VANCOUVER - A group of teachers says British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has agreed to expedite a complaint of antisemitism against their union as more allegations surface. Vancouver labour lawye...
Nov 15, 2024
Alberta announces successful crackdown on invasive mussels after major fines increase
The Alberta government says there have been a record number of inspections in 2024 with the goal of keeping Alberta - much like it is rat-free - void of zebra and quagga mussels.These species can rapi...
Nov 15, 2024
Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He first noticed the Canadian defensive back at the CFL combine in 2022 and was impressed. "I could see by the way he ...
Nov 15, 2024
Leafs set to face milestone-reaching McDavid; Matthews still out injured
TORONTO - John Tavares met Connor McDavid before the phenom had ever played a shift in junior. Chris Tanev has trained alongside the superstar each off-season for more than a decade. Both will once ag...
Nov 15, 2024
From last pick to first-liner: Swedish star Ljungblom making waves with Victoire
MONTREAL - The Montreal Victoire anticipated Swedish star Lina Ljungblom's arrival from overseas for more than a year. They're confident it was well worth the wait. "We wanted a game breaker," head co...
Nov 15, 2024