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Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky and Pierre Karl Pladeau are expected to speak at the state funeral for Brian Mulroney, who died last month at age 84. The former prime minister's ...
Mar 15, 2024

Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team
CALGARY - Doug Armstrong will serve as general manager for Canada's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The St. Louis Blues executive was named by Hockey Canada on Frid...
Mar 15, 2024

CF Montreal's depth helping team squash last season's road woes
CF Montreal is quickly proving that last year's road struggles are a thing of the past. Through three matches of a season-opening six-game road trip, Montreal has two wins and one draw for seven out o...
Mar 15, 2024

No concerns about kids' use of TikTok despite security review: industry minister
OTTAWA - The federal industry minister says Canadians shouldn't worry about using TikTok, despite an ongoing national security review of the company. Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says ...
Mar 15, 2024
High avalanche danger rating in Rocky Mountains
Officials are asking people to stay out of the backcountry in the Rocky Mountains this weekend.On Thursday, March 13, 2024, Avalanche Canada said the avalanche danger rating at all elevations in most ...
Mar 15, 2024

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an advancing plan to provide ballistic miss...
Mar 15, 2024

'No': Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has rejected Quebec's request for full powers over immigration to the province. Trudeau made the comments today following a meeting in Montreal with Pr...
Mar 15, 2024

Funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa suburb to be held this weekend
OTTAWA - The funeral for the victims of what Ottawa's mayor has called one of the city's most shocking incidents of violence will be held this weekend. The Buddhist Congress of Canada says a multi-fai...
Mar 15, 2024

Canadian women climb one spot to No. 9 in latest FIFA rankings in wake of W Gold Cup
Canada had the last laugh on the U.S. despite losing to its North American rival in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The Canadian women, who outscored the opposition 14...
Mar 15, 2024

Tornadoes leave a trail of destruction in central US and kill at least 3 in Ohio
LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) - Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, damaging homes and businesses and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be dis...
Mar 15, 2024