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Quebec measles outbreak grows to 11 cases; officials warn of thousands of exposures
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says thousands of people might have been exposed to measles at a shopping mall north of Montreal earlier this month, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease co...
Jan 13, 2025
Jets goalie Hellebuyck named NHL's first star of the week after reaching 300-win mark
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHL's first star of the week after reaching the 300-win mark. Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goaltender in NHL history to ...
Jan 13, 2025
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department can publicly release its investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday - the latest rulin...
Jan 13, 2025
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge said Monday that the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference cas...
Jan 13, 2025
Quebec Liberals look to revive party's electoral fortunes as leadership race begins
MONTREAL - The Quebec Liberal leadership race kicked off on Monday with candidates picking up endorsements, as the provincial party tries to broaden its appeal after years in the political wilderness....
Jan 13, 2025
Helicopter team rescues unconscious skier after fall at B.C.'s Mt. Cain
A search and rescue team on Vancouver Island says it rescued a man who suffered a "serious fall" while skiing at Mt. Cain this weekend. Comox Valley Search & Rescue says in a post to social media ...
Jan 13, 2025
Group led by Oilers forward Zach Hyman buys OHL's Brantford Bulldogs
BRANTFORD, Ont. - A group led by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman and his family have purchased the Ontario Hockey League's Brantford Bulldogs. The league announced Monday that its board of governor...
Jan 13, 2025
U.S. benefits from Canadian trade at least as much as Canada: report
VANCOUVER - A new report says the U.S. benefits at least as much from trade with Canada as Canada benefits. The report by economist Jim Stanford at the Centre for Future Work says claims by incoming U...
Jan 13, 2025
Liberals start gathering signatures for potential leadership bids
OTTAWA - Liberals considering launching their own bids to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader are now making public appeals for support. Seven prospective leadership candidates now have forms poste...
Jan 13, 2025
Als head coach Maas expects veteran Bethel-Thompson to sign soon with CFL club
Jason Maas expects veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson to be a Montreal Alouette sooner rather than later. Montreal acquired the rights to Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks last month for ...
Jan 13, 2025

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