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Former prime ministers call on Canadians to 'show the flag' as Trump pushes trade war
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to hit Canada with steep tariffs, several former prime ministers are calling on Canadians to express their national pride and "show the flag." Saturda...
Feb 11, 2025

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the spread of deadly fentanyl. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brosseau...
Feb 11, 2025

Reports: Raptors sign newly acquired Ingram to three-year, $120-million extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Brandon Ingram to a three-year, US$120-million contract extension, according to multiple media reports. ESPN, which first reported the signing, says the deal ...
Feb 11, 2025

Catholic Diocese of Prince George, B.C., settles abuse lawsuit for $3.4M: lawyer
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man who says he was sexually abused by a teacher in the 1990s has reached a $3.4-million settlement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George and St. Thomas More ...
Feb 11, 2025

Catholic Diocese of Prince George, B.C., settles abuse lawsuit for $3.4M: lawyer
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man who says he was sexually abused by a teacher in the 1990s has reached a $3.4-million settlement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George and St. Thomas More ...
Feb 11, 2025

B.C. man found guilty in 2022 double homicide, attempted murder
SURREY, B.C. - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a man has been found guilty of a double murder and an attempted murder that happened in Surrey, B.C., more than two years ago. It says th...
Feb 11, 2025

Jordan Binnington gets nod in goal for Canada in 4 Nations opener
MONTREAL - Jordan Binnington will open the 4 Nations Face-Off in the spotlight. Head coach Jon Cooper announced the St. Louis Blues goaltender will start for Canada against Sweden when the countries r...
Feb 11, 2025

Insigne comes on late in Toronto FC's 1-0 loss to Colorado in Florida friendly
Toronto FC conceded an 84th-minute goal in a 1-0 loss Tuesday to the Colorado Rapids in an MLS pre-season friendly that once again saw Italian star Lorenzo Insigne not figure in the initial starting 1...
Feb 11, 2025

Meta's $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge was presented with details today of a $9-million settlement that Facebook's parent company has agreed to pay in a class-action lawsuit over alleged privacy violations. Superi...
Feb 11, 2025

B.C. elementary music teacher suspended after child pornography charge
SOOKE, B.C. - A Vancouver Island school district says an elementary school teacher has been charged with accessing child pornography. Court records show the man faces a charge for an offence alleged t...
Feb 11, 2025

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