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Snowfall means a white Christmas, but also traffic woes across southern Quebec roads
MONTREAL - A heavy snowfall that began Monday night has guaranteed much of Quebec a white Christmas, but has also sent cars skidding off the province's roads during the busy holiday travel period. Pro...
Dec 24, 2024
Ontario First Nation challenging selection of underground nuclear waste site in court
A First Nation in northern Ontario is challenging the selection of a nearby region as the site of a deep geological repository that will hold Canada's nuclear waste, arguing in a court filing that it ...
Dec 24, 2024
Newcomer learn to skate event returns January 2
The annual Care for Newcomers Learn to Skate program is making a return in January.On Jan. 2, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bower Ponds, the local organization will provide an opportunity for newcomers an...
Dec 24, 2024
McKenna to Martone: 10 players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
The world junior hockey championship has produced memorable moments and breathtaking performances. This year's tournament in Ottawa should offer the same level of entertainment as the next generation ...
Dec 24, 2024
Steve Meehan, Canada new men's rugby coach, honed his skills at clubs round the globe
Steve Meehan acknowledges his own rugby playing career "wasn't too flash." An injury in his first year out of school caused his shoulder to repeatedly pop out of place. "It brought a bit of a sudden h...
Dec 24, 2024
In the news today: Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it wo...
Dec 24, 2024
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to t...
Dec 24, 2024
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and...
Dec 24, 2024
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and...
Dec 24, 2024
AHS Toys for Tickets campaign a success with over 1,150 donations
Many children across Alberta will have a new toy under the tree this Christmas.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has wrapped up its Toys for Tickets campaign, which saw people donate new, unopened toys in...
Dec 24, 2024