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Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA - The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill - legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes wi...
Jun 26, 2025

Branstine advances to Wimbledon main draw, Mboko loses in final qualifying round
WIMBLEDON - Canada's Carson Branstine booked her place in a first-career Grand Slam main draw, while Victoria Mboko bowed out in gutting fashion Thursday in Wimbledon qualifying. Branstine won 4-6, 7-...
Jun 26, 2025

Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has approved a class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations with Ottawa and Indigenous survi...
Jun 26, 2025

Canadian international Nathan Saliba leaves CF Montreal for Belgium's Anderlecht
MONTREAL - Canadian international Nathan Saliba is moving to Belgium. CF Montreal announced the 21-year-old midfielder was transferred to Belgian first-division club R.S.C. Anderlecht on Thursday. The...
Jun 26, 2025

Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is weighing whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine...
Jun 26, 2025

Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone
TORONTO - Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto sexual assault case early next year before a judge alone. Stronach's defence lawyer says he switched from a ju...
Jun 26, 2025

Clearview Public Schools launches Heartland Academy
Clearview Public Schools has announced the launch of the Heartland Academy, a new learning model meant to offer career-focused education for high school students in the province.The academy will begin...
Jun 26, 2025

Alouettes' Bethel-Thompson to start against Ticats with Alexander injured
HAMILTON - Montreal Alouettes quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson will replace injured starter Davis Alexander on Friday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Alexander helped lead the Alouettes to a 3-0 st...
Jun 26, 2025

Auger-Aliassime advances in Mallorca as fellow Montrealer Diallo exits
SANTA PONSA - Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic in Thursday's quarterfinals at the Mallorca Championships. The Montreal native fired 11 aces and brok...
Jun 26, 2025

Canada men to face No. 14 Colombia in New Jersey friendly during FIFA October window
Canada will face No. 14 Colombia in a men's soccer friendly during the October FIFA international window. The game is scheduled for Oct. 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., the home of...
Jun 26, 2025