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Canada's push for small nuclear reactors will be costly, ineffective, some MPs warn
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asserted that Canada is "very serious" about developing nuclear technology across the country to meet growing power needs, but some members of Parliament are...
Apr 25, 2023
Moon mission could boost Canadian health-care, climate efforts: Artemis II astronauts
OTTAWA - Four astronauts selected to orbit the moon say the Artemis II mission can help inform how Canada responds to food insecurity, health-care needs and climate adaptation in the Arctic. And the h...
Apr 25, 2023
Legault hears from caucus of anger over broken promise for Quebec City tunnel
Quebec Premier Franois Legault heard today from caucus members expressing the fury of their constituents over the government's decision to break a major election promise. The Legault government's deci...
Apr 25, 2023
Smith declines to disavow comments urging out-of-pocket payments for health care
EDMONTON, AB - Premier Danielle Smith is declining to say whether she stands by or is disavowing earlier comments she made proposing Albertans pay out-of-pocket for medically insured services as a way...
Apr 25, 2023
Edmonton Oilers recall goaltender Calvin Pickard from AHL
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard from American Hockey League affiliate Bakersfield on Tuesday. Pickard, of Moncton N.B., had a 23-12-2 record with a .912 save percenta...
Apr 25, 2023
Maple Leafs coach Keefe says rookie Knies has earned spot in lineup for Game 5
With forward Michael Bunting returning from his suspension, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday he will use the next couple days to choose his lineup for Game 5 against the Tampa...
Apr 25, 2023
NDP calls on provincial government to investigate allegations against GTHL, teams
TORONTO - Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles is calling on the provincial government to launch an investigation into the Greater Toronto Hockey League for allegations of teams being sold for large sums o...
Apr 25, 2023
PGA Tour Americas to replace Canadian and Latin American men's pro golf circuits
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - The PGA Tour is merging two of its third-tier circuits. PGA Tour Canada and PGA Tour Latinoamrica will combine to become the PGA Tour Americas in February. The new tour will ...
Apr 25, 2023
Toronto FC gets veteran forward CJ Sapong from Nashville, MacNaughton goes other way
Toronto FC has traded centre back Lukas MacNaughton and up to US$200,000 in general allocation money to Nashville SC for forward CJ Sapong. The move gets Toronto a veteran striker. TFC has been short ...
Apr 25, 2023
Blade to Barron's face makes NHL players cringe, but they say no to extra protection
Morgan Barron's stitched face sends a shudder through his NHL brethren, but players find the idea of more facial protection equally distasteful. While many players have voluntarily adopted cut-resista...
Apr 25, 2023