Author Archives:
Canada beats Curaçao in CONCACAF qualifier, moves a step closer to FIFA U17 World Cup
HAMILTON - Marius Aiyenero's hat trick helped Canada all but clinch a berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a commanding 7-1 win over Curaao in CONCACAF U-17 men's qualifying play Thursday. A win or d...
Feb 13, 2025
Trudeau congratulates Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa despite terrorist listing
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Syria's interim president today, despite him leading a group Canada still designates as a terrorist organization. Ahmed al-Sharaa leads Hayat Tahri...
Feb 13, 2025
Border guards can cancel temporary visas in addition to turning people away
OTTAWA - A notice published Wednesday by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada gives border guards the "explicit" authority to revoke temporary resident visas and electronic travel documents in ...
Feb 13, 2025
Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gear
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledge to boost Arctic security through a "massive" cut to Canada's foreign aid budget has led to renewed attacks from his political opponents, who are ...
Feb 13, 2025
Federal judge pauses President Trump's order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
BALTIMORE (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19. ...
Feb 13, 2025
Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver
MONTREAL - A Quebec company once hailed as a success story in the electric-vehicle transition has struggled to deliver on many of its most ambitious plans. Lion Electric Co. made a name for itself sel...
Feb 13, 2025
Theodore injury raises questions about Canada's roster flexibility at 4 Nations
MONTREAL - Canada head coach Jon Cooper says he doesn't believe the NHL will force his team to play short-handed at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Canada is facing some roster uncertainty after defenceman Sh...
Feb 13, 2025
Fire crews respond to three incidents in Vernon Thursday
Vernon Fire Rescue had a busy start to their day, responding to three separate fires on Thursday morning.VFRS's first call of the day came at 7:58 a.m., Feb. 13, and involved a vehicle fire in the 650...
Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against New York City Mayor Adams
NEW YORK (AP) - The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday rather than obey a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The resignation...
Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against New York City mayor
NEW YORK (AP) - The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The resignati...
Feb 13, 2025
