Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused
MONTREAL - Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing store in Montreal's Mile-End neighbourhood and feels frustrated. He wants to stay open later, but that would...
Mar 04, 2026

Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water
Soon after Rhiana Stryd moved to the scenic lakeside Village of Granisle in British Columbia's northern Interior in the fall of 2024, she says she began noticing her parents' health going downhill, wh...
Mar 04, 2026

Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
OTTAWA - Some of Canada's renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India this week to advance development of solar, wind and hydrogen power. Prime Minister Mark Car...
Mar 04, 2026

Mother urges Canada to swiftly repatriate her son after reported transfer to Iraq
OTTAWA - The mother of a Canadian man says she fears for his safety behind bars in Iraq after receiving word from Canada's foreign ministry he may have been transferred there from detention in northea...
Mar 04, 2026

Immigration could soon account for all of Canada's population growth: expert
OTTAWA - With Canada's population growth now essentially flat, the country could be heading toward an unprecedented situation where population growth is driven entirely by immigration, one expert says...
Mar 04, 2026

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says NATO must turn its focus to the North
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand touted Canada's new commitment to defence spending and the domestic defence sector and called for a NATO policy pivot to the Arctic at a major defence and...
Mar 04, 2026

NASA says meteor that lit up Vancouver sky was travelling 100 times speed of sound
VANCOUVER - A meteor that NASA says soared across the night sky above Metro Vancouver at about 100 times the speed of sound set off a fireball, a sonic boom and an explosive response online. Social me...
Mar 04, 2026

NHL roundup: Devils beat Panthers 5-1, Jack Hughes extends points streak to 4 games
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers' playoff hopes...
Mar 03, 2026

Celebrini nets 4 points, Sherwood scores winner as Sharks tip Canadiens 7-5
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, Kiefer Sherwood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play with 3:26 remaining, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canad...
Mar 03, 2026

Early primaries show incumbents are on shaky ground in midterms
The first round of primary elections is showing how this year's midterms will be taking place on shifting political ground for incumbents. That was particularly true in Texas - the first state to redr...
Mar 03, 2026