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Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025
OTTAWA - Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24. The organization says it's kept letter mail rate increase...
Sep 06, 2024
Gas prices down in Alberta as crude oil slumps
Albertan drivers are enjoying cheaper gas prices heading into fall.The average gasoline price in Alberta was 143.6 cents per litre on Friday, according to price tracking website GasBuddy.com.That's do...
Sep 06, 2024
Veteran Tyson Beukeboom leads 35-woman Canada camp roster ahead of WXV rugby tourney
Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom, who won a record 68th cap for Canada in May, leads coach Kevin Rouet's 35-player training squad ahead of the WXV women's rugby tournament that kicks off later this mon...
Sep 06, 2024
Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie wins gold at Paralympics in 50m freestyle
PARIS - Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie has set a new world record while claiming gold at the Paralympics. The 19-year-old Toronto native finished with a time of 35.61 seconds in the men's S4 50-m...
Sep 06, 2024
Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
MONTREAL - Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome. In an internal memo M...
Sep 06, 2024
Stamps switch it up at QB with eyes on avenging loss to Bethel-Thompson, Elks
EDMONTON - As the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders prep for Saturday's Labour Day Classic rematch, the fortunes of their veteran quarterbacks are trending in opposite directions. Elks' pivot McLeo...
Sep 06, 2024
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of ...
Sep 06, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Girl charged with attempted murder after Saskatoon student set on fire
SASKATOON, Sask. - Police say a 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson after a student was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school. They say the 15-year-o...
Sep 06, 2024
Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) - Free agent center Tristan Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract to continue his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associ...
Sep 06, 2024
China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs
OTTAWA - China has launched a complaint against Canada at the World Trade Organization over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel. The Ministry of Commerce announ...
Sep 06, 2024