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Montreal blue collars want local union probe after VP resigns over racist posts
MONTREAL - Some Montreal blue collar workers are calling for their union to be investigated for alleged racial bias. The workers are asking the provincial branch of the Canadian Union of Public Employ...
May 12, 2023
Rebels acquire d-man Carmichael from Kelowna
The Red Deer Rebels completed a trade Friday morning that sees them acquire a blueliner from the Kelowna Rockets.Coming to Red Deer is 20-year-old defenceman, Elias Carmichael, in exchange for a third...
May 12, 2023
Ng announces India trade mission, pledges a limited deal within months
OTTAWA - Trade Minister Mary Ng says it is "not going to be years" before Canada and India sign some form of trade agreement, more than a decade after negotiations began. Indian Commerce Minister Piyu...
May 12, 2023
Innisfail RCMP searching for two suspects involved in armed robbery
Innisfail RCMP are searching for two male suspects involved in an armed robbery at a local bar. On May 9, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., RCMP say two masked male suspects entered the Zoo Bar (5120 ...
May 12, 2023
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier aims to run in Manitoba byelection
OTTAWA - Maxime Bernier says he will run in what he predicts will be a "two-horse race" for a federal seat in a coming byelection in rural Manitoba. The People's Party of Canada leader says the vote i...
May 12, 2023
Leafs G Ilya Samsonov, F Matthew Knies skate for first time since suffering injuries
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs had two key players back on the ice Friday. Toronto goaltender Ilya Samsonov and rookie forward Matthew Knies took part in the team's optional morning skate ahead of its seco...
May 12, 2023
Alberta election campaign continues after minor drama at Danielle Smith announcement
The Alberta election is nearing the end of its second week, as United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith dismisses concerns about over past musings about selling hospitals to private operators.Smith w...
May 12, 2023
CF Montreal, Toronto FC on divergent paths ahead of derby rematch in MLS
MONTREAL - CF Montreal and Toronto FC are two spots apart in the Major League Soccer standings, yet the two clubs head into Saturday night's Canadian Classique derby rematch with very different outloo...
May 12, 2023
Marine veteran who fatally choked NYC subway rider freed after surrendering to manslaughter charge
NEW YORK (AP) - A U.S. Marine veteran who used a fatal chokehold on an agitated New York City subway passenger was freed from custody Friday hours after surrendering on a manslaughter charge. Daniel P...
May 12, 2023
BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province
BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave. The company says if Monday's forecast h...
May 12, 2023