Category Archives: Canadian Press

TORONTO - Ontario’s proposed marijuana legislation will, if passed, establish regulations to govern the sale of recreational pot in the province. Here are some highlights of the new bill: -Sets ...

TORONTO - To an international diplomat, the irony is painful - the country that promised action on climate change is falling behind while the country that has spurned a major treaty on the issue is ma...

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The personal information of more than two dozen students attending the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia has potentially been breached online. Spokesman Dave Pinto...

OTTAWA - The federal government has unveiled its plan for immigration to Canada over the next three years. There are four major streams: economic programs for skilled labour, provincial immigration pr...

Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Nov. 1 --- AT LEAST 3 DEAD IN ONTARIO HIGHWAY PILEUP: At least three people have been killed in a multi-vehicle pileup that sent a wave of fuel and flames ...

EDMONTON - Brandyn Thompson’s season is over. The Edmonton Eskimos announced Wednesday the veteran defensive back suffered a season-ending ruptured left Achilles during the club’s 29-20 ho...

OTTAWA - Home ice hasn’t exactly been an advantage for the Ottawa Senators this season. After eight games the Senators are just 2-2-4 in the confines of the Canadian Tire Centre. In comparison, ...

VEGREVILLE, Alta. - A gay First Nations man who was turned down for a job at an autobody shop east of Edmonton has been awarded $56,000 in damages and lost wages by a human rights tribunal. The Albert...

TORONTO - One of the more intriguing battles on the Canadian women’s bobsled team revolves around who will serve as brakeman for reigning Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries. The Calgary driver w...

Toronto FC defender Drew Moor and playmaker Victor Vazquez, who both left Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal early with injuries, are feeling better but are still questionable for Sunday&#...