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Groups say Quebec bill on religious symbols violates minority rights
MONTREAL - Groups defending the rights of minorities and women have come together to denounce Quebec's new legislation restricting the wearing of religious symbols. Seven groups includi...
Mar 29, 2019
Youth facing terror-related charges back in court for second day of bail hearing
OTTAWA - A courtroom in Kingston, Ont., will play host today to the second part of a two-day bail hearing for a youth facing terrorism charges. The youth, who cannot be identified under prov...
Mar 29, 2019
Montreal Impact missing two key players for game in Kansas City
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact's depth will be tested for the first time this season when the MLS team travels to Kansas City without two of its top players. The Impact face Sporting Kansas City ...
Mar 29, 2019
Moncton to host 2019 CFL game between Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes
MONCTON, N.B. - Once again, Moncton will be hosting the CFL. The league announced Friday it will be holding the 2019 Touchdown Atlantic game there Aug. 25 between the Toronto Argonauts and Montre...
Mar 29, 2019
Canada Soccer strikes compensation agreement with women's national team
TORONTO - With the World Cup approaching, the Canadian Soccer Association has struck a two-year compensation deal with the women's national team. The labour peace is in stark contrast to south of the ...
Mar 29, 2019
After showing well in qualifying, Canada faces test in CONCACAF Nations League
TORONTO - After posting a perfect record in qualifying play, a young Canada side will now test itself against the U.S. in CONCACAF Nations League A competition. The home-and-away meetings later 2019 w...
Mar 29, 2019
Official: Norway cruise ship engines failed from lack of oil
COPENHAGEN - A cruise ship that was the focus of a daring rescue operation off Norway's frigid North Sea coast became disabled because its engines didn't have enough lubricating oil, the country's top...
Mar 29, 2019
Cancellations of Latino-themed shows spark anger, reflection
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fans and those who want to see more diversity on television are lamenting the end of two Latino-themed television shows - Netflix's "One Day at a Time" and CW's "Jane the Virgin." ...
Mar 29, 2019
'Serve as a warning:' Owner of truck in Broncos crash admits to safety offences
CALGARY - The owner of the transport truck involved in the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has admitted he did not follow provincial and federal safety rules in the months leading up to the collisio...
Mar 29, 2019
Bains heading to Windsor after Chrysler announces 1,500 job cuts at plant
WINDSOR, Ont. - Federal Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains says he'll travel to Windsor Saturday to offer support to workers facing layoffs by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The company ...
Mar 29, 2019