Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Chief says he's offended by mandatory federal branding on Orange Shirt Day funding
OTTAWA - The chief of James Smith Cree Nation says he's offended by Ottawa's requirement that promotional materials for Orange Shirt Day events funded by the federal government carry government brandi...
Oct 24, 2025
Canucks acquire forward Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks for draft pick
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft. The pick originally belonged to Chicago and was re...
Oct 24, 2025
Fact File: Ontario's Reagan ad isn't 'fake,' but what's the context behind his words?
U.S. President Donald Trump ended trade talks with Canada on Thursday night over what he called a "fake" Ontario government advertisement featuring the words of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan. Th...
Oct 24, 2025
Canadian star Olivia Smith hurt in not-so-friendly 1-0 loss to Switzerland
LUCERNE - Canada suffered a costly 1-0 loss to Switzerland in women's international soccer play Friday, losing star striker Olivia Smith to injury in the first half. Alayah Pilgrim scored for the 24th...
Oct 24, 2025
Inquiry into cost-overrun scandal at Quebec's auto insurance board wraps up
MONTREAL - Public hearings into $500 million in cost overruns at Quebec's auto insurance board have wrapped up. Commissioner Denis Gallant has until Feb. 13, 2026, to submit his report with recommenda...
Oct 24, 2025
Lions look to clinch second in CFL West in regular-season finale against Riders
REGINA - The B.C. Lions have an opportunity to clinch second place in the CFL's West Division, and they'd prefer to do it without help. Currently tied with the Calgary Stampeders for second place at 1...
Oct 24, 2025
Anand says she's asked for updated Indo-Pacific strategy as PM heads to Asia
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his first official trip to Asia, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the regional policy the Trudeau government released three years ago is outdated ...
Oct 24, 2025
US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug t...
Oct 24, 2025
Cowichan lawyer says treaty could recognize both Aboriginal and private title on land
VICTORIA - The lawyer representing the Cowichan Tribes said he is "frustrated and disappointed" with what he calls "misinformation" about his clients' ground-breaking Aboriginal title case in Richmond...
Oct 24, 2025
McGuinty says Canada's first defence industrial strategy will land weeks after budget
OTTAWA - Canada's first-ever defence industrial strategy will be released sometime after the Nov. 4 federal budget but will be made public no later than Christmas, Defence Minister David McGuinty said...
Oct 24, 2025