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Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts
OTTAWA - The Liberal party's political upheaval and Donald Trump's return to the White House have Ukrainian-Canadians hoping Ottawa's support for Ukraine remains firm. "We think that Canada is at its ...
Jan 9, 2025
Coldstream invites public to provide input into five-year financial plan
The District of Coldstream wants to gather public input on a proposed financial plan.The District has developed the 2025 Budget as part of the Five-Year Financial Plan, and will host opportunities for...
Jan 9, 2025
Section of Rideau Canal Skateway to open Saturday
OTTAWA - The National Capital Commission says Ottawa's Rideau Canal will open to skaters Saturday morning. It is the earliest the canal has opened since the 2018-19 season after two years of warmer th...
Jan 9, 2025
Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated
A reunion of Barcelona's famed trio of Luis Surez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome - if it happens. Surez addressed rumors that Neymar could be headed to Major League...
Jan 9, 2025
Trial date set for man charged with assault, uttering threats
A man arrested on warrants in Vernon will be in court for two different files in the coming weeks.Dale Babiy, who was wanted on assault and uttering threat charges, was arrested following the deployme...
Jan 9, 2025
Hajdu says failing to pass First Nations water bill would be 'deep disappointment'
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says it will be a "deep disappointment" if a First Nations drinking water bill dies completely before the next election. The bill is a landmark change...
Jan 9, 2025
Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - Defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signed a two-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Thursday. Debaillie was slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11. The six-foot-four, 280-pound ...
Jan 9, 2025
Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS team has to improve in all areas
Captain Jonathan Osorio didn't mince words when asked what areas Toronto FC needs to get better in this season. "We need to improve everywhere," he said at MLS Media Day in Miami on Thursday. "It's th...
Jan 9, 2025
Valour FC coach/GM Phillip Dos Santos returns on one-year contract
WINNIPEG - Valour FC head coach and general manager Phillip Dos Santos will return to the club on a one-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Thursday. The club finished last in the eig...
Jan 9, 2025
Canadian water bombers, helicopters on the way to help fight Los Angeles wildfire
The Canadian agency that co-ordinates cross-border wildfire response with the United States says it's working to send a pair of airtankers to Southern California. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire ...
Jan 9, 2025
