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Federal gun bill proposals could make firearm system even more of a patchwork: expert
OTTAWA - A professor who has closely tracked the history of gun control says the Liberal government's latest moves could make Canada's complex firearm classification system even more complicated. The ...
May 02, 2023
Honorary 'C': Late singer Lightfoot served as honorary Leafs captain in 1991-92
TORONTO - When Maple Leafs brass held a meeting ahead of the NHL's 75th anniversary season, several big names - John Candy, Anne Murray and Mike Myers to name a few - were considered for the honour of...
May 02, 2023
Dabrowski, Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime ousted in Madrid doubles quarterfinals
MADRID - Canadians Gabriela Dabrowski, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov were eliminated from doubles competition in quarterfinal action Tuesday at the Madrid Open. Ottawa's Dabrowski and Bra...
May 02, 2023
Federal government considers financial audit of Canada Soccer: sport minister
OTTAWA - Canada's sport minister says the federal government is looking at the tools it can use to investigate Canada Soccer, including the potential for an audit of the organization's finances. Pasca...
May 02, 2023
Red Deer woman ordered to stand trial in Woodlands County shooting
A Red Deer woman charged in a Woodlands County shooting last year has been ordered to stand trial.Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 21, was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing in Whitec...
May 02, 2023
Sudan evacuees 'went through hell' and Canada must help stop crisis: Joly in Kenya
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canadians evacuated from Sudan "went through hell" and Ottawa will do everything possible to help the country find peace. Joly is wrapping up a visit...
May 02, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks select defensive lineman Ta'ala with first pick of CFL global draft
TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks selected defensive lineman Blessman Ta'ala with the first overall selection of the CFL global draft Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 305-pound defensive tackle, a native Samoa...
May 02, 2023
Town of Penhold issues Fire Ban
The Town of Penhold has issued a Fire Ban due to the dry warm and windy conditions. The Fire Ban went into effect at 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023. Town officials say no sources of open flame are permitted...
May 02, 2023
Biden admin asks for 1,500 troops at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three admin...
May 02, 2023
Expect long passport lineups this week, post-strike immigration backlog: ministers
OTTAWA - A federal minister is advising Canadians to expect long lines at passport offices this week as the public service resumes work following a 12-day strike. Families minister Karina Gould says t...
May 02, 2023