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McKenna retiring from politics, creates possible opening for Mark Carney
OTTAWA - Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has decided not to seek re-election. Her surprise decision opens up some prime political real estate that could become a launching pad for former Ban...
Jun 27, 2021
Belgium edges Portugal, reaches quarterfinals at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain - Belgium held Cristiano Ronaldo scoreless and defeated defending champion Portugal 1-0 Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship. Thorgan Hazard scored the wi...
Jun 27, 2021
Four Canadians from three families unaccounted for after Florida condo collapse
At least four Canadians from three different families are unaccounted for after the deadly collapse of a Miami-area condo building, the federal government said Sunday as the official death toll in the...
Jun 27, 2021
Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Minister Aheer
Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27."Multiculturalism is a choir, where many differen...
Jun 27, 2021
'You dream about this stage:' Underdog Canadiens ready for Cup test against Lightning
Corey Perry and Eric Staal sat in the Montreal Canadiens locker room moments after their team advanced to the Stanley Cup final. The veteran forwards - champions early in their careers - were in a ref...
Jun 27, 2021
Statement: PTSD Awareness Day: Associate Minister Luan
Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day June 27."PTSD is a mental health condition caused by...
Jun 27, 2021
Exit polls: French far right beaten in regional elections
PARIS (AP) - Polling agency estimations indicate that mainstream candidates have delivered a stinging setback to France's far right in regional elections on Sunday, thwarting its hopes of winning cont...
Jun 27, 2021
Canadiens forward Armia in COVID-19 protocol day before Stanley Cup final begins
Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol and won't travel with the team to Tampa, Fla., for the start of the Stanley Cup final. General manager Marc Bergevi...
Jun 27, 2021
Academy of Learning announces new ownership for Alberta campuses
The Academy of Learning Career College (AOLCC) has announced new ownership for its seven Alberta campuses, including one in Red Deer.There are three others in Edmonton, two in Calgary, and one in Medi...
Jun 27, 2021
Ottawa Rabbi Reuven Bulka dies, leaves a legacy of kindness
OTTAWA - The Jewish Federation of Ottawa says beloved Ottawa Rabbi Reuven Bulka has died at the age of 77. He died Sunday morning in New York City where he had moved to spend time with his five childr...
Jun 27, 2021