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Poilievre stands by 'Freedom Convoy' support, but will wait to weigh in on evidence
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he stands by his support of the "Freedom Convoy," but will wait until a public inquiry on the matter is over before weighing in on what it has heard....
Nov 09, 2022

Helium recovery plant being built near Brooks, Alberta
Royal Helium has recently awarded a construction contract to Alberta's, ARJAE Design Solutions Ltd. to build a helium recovery plant."It's an exciting opportunity to be participating in the helium mar...
Nov 09, 2022

Highway swept away in 2021 floods reopens between Merritt and Spences Bridge, B.C.
VICTORIA - A highway that washed out in more than two dozen places has reopened to the public a year after a series of atmospheric rivers stalled over southern British Columbia. Transportation Ministe...
Nov 09, 2022

Toronto FC trades Canadian Luca Petrasso to Orlando City for allocation money
Toronto FC has traded fullback/midfielder Luca Petrasso to Orlando City SC in a deal that could net TFC up to US$400,000 in general allocation money. Toronto will get a guaranteed $300,000 in 2023 gen...
Nov 09, 2022

Oilers forward Evander Kane out 3-4 months after wrist cut by skate
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will miss three to four months after being cut on the left wrist by a skate blade. The injury occurred during Edmonton's 3-2 win at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kane got ...
Nov 09, 2022

Canadiens forward Slafkovsky suspended two games for boarding Red Wings' Luff
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Juraj Slafkovsky two games, boarding Detroit Red Wings forward Matt Luff. The incident occurred in the third period of Montreal's 3-2...
Nov 09, 2022

Montreal unveils pollinator plan ahead of UN biodiversity conference
Montreal is promising more green space, less grass mowing and more bee-and-butterfly-friendly gardens as part of a multi-year plan to help pollinators and urban biodiversity. Mayor Valrie Plante said ...
Nov 09, 2022

Trudeau to miss national Remembrance Day ceremony due to summit in Cambodia
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to miss Friday's national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He will instead fly to Cambodia late Thursday to attend the ASEAN summit, which involve...
Nov 09, 2022

Bill 21 appeal: English school board says law is 'affront' to values of Quebec anglos
MONTREAL - A lawyer for Quebec's largest English-language school board says the province's secularism law is an affront to the dignity and values of the anglophone community. Perri Ravon, lawyer for t...
Nov 09, 2022

Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings
OTTAWA, ON - The mayor of Coutts, Alberta, says RCMP appeared to be caught off-guard by a protest blockade of the U.S - Canada border crossing last winter, even though he warned the provincial governm...
Nov 09, 2022