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Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to allow Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present the fall fiscal update. Po...
Dec 4, 2024
Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over a series of allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series of allegations ...
Dec 4, 2024
Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over a series of allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series of allegations ...
Dec 4, 2024
'It's pretty calculated': NHLers on video coaches and their split-second decisions
Morgan Rielly was working his way back from injury. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman found himself in the bowels of Scotiabank Arena one evening as his teammates battled in front of a packed house. ...
Dec 4, 2024
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico
The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It's big business with the 2022 men's tournament in Qatar engaging five billion fans across all media, from linear TV to digital and social media, ac...
Dec 4, 2024
Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike
OTTAWA - The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day. The Retail Council of Canada said Tuesday tha...
Dec 4, 2024
In the news today: Services affected by Canada Post strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Strike disrupts mail-in cancer screening kits, drivers' licence renewals, book loans Canadians waiting on gove...
Dec 4, 2024
Vancouver is abuzz with Taylor Swift-related events for the upcoming Eras Tour
VANCOUVER - No tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver? Sad about the absence of "Taylgate" parties outside the BC Place venue? Fans can still have fun in the city. Here is a list of Swift ev...
Dec 4, 2024
Swift superfans descend on Vancouver for end of Eras Tour. What drives the devotion?
VANCOUVER - Heather Roy says that when she and her 12-year-old daughter Harper attend Taylor Swift's second show in Vancouver on Saturday, someone else will be with them - Harper's big sister Evelyn, ...
Dec 4, 2024
Assembly of First Nations chiefs turn attention to child welfare
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly continues today, with child welfare expected to be one of the main agenda items. Nine resolutions are dedicated to reforming the First Na...
Dec 4, 2024
