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Canada's 2026 slogan for Olympic, Paralympic Games carries a subtext
CALGARY - Canada's rallying cry for the next Winter Games has an undertone of the current geopolitical climate. Both Olympians and Paralympians will compete under the slogan "We Are All Team Canada" i...
Apr 23, 2025

Quebec won't drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner's recommendation
QUBEC - Quebec Transport Minister Genevive Guilbault says the province will not be lowering the legal blood alcohol limit despite another coroner's report released this week urging the province to act...
Apr 23, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami
VANCOUVER - The home team might not be the main attraction for what is expected to be a capacity crowd when the Vancouver Whitecaps face Inter Miami FC Thursday night in the first leg of their CONCACA...
Apr 23, 2025

Kelowna Conservative Tracy Gray endorsed by former premier Gordon Campbell
Former British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell has thrown his support behind Tracy Gray, the Conservative Party candidate for the federal election in Kelowna. In a statement issued by the Gray campai...
Apr 23, 2025

Senators look to bounce back at home down 2-0 to Leafs in Battle of Ontario
OTTAWA - Down 2-0 in their NHL first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Ottawa Senators find themselves facing an uphill battle. The Senators are now back home, looking to draw ...
Apr 23, 2025

Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney adds three full-tie assistants to her staff
Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney has added Natalie Henderson, Neil Wood and Ian Willcock as full-time members of her coaching staff. The three join performance analyst Yianni Michelis on Stone...
Apr 23, 2025

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis - a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion. "W...
Apr 23, 2025

Versatile Jets forward Alex Iafallo ready to lend a hand on and off the ice
WINNIPEG - Alex Iafallo is always willing to lend a helping hand - on and off the ice. The Winnipeg Jets forward has moved up and down the lineup this season without a complaint. He also signed a thre...
Apr 23, 2025

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside...
Apr 23, 2025

Petition launched to get B.C. craft spirits into liquor stores
An online petition has been launched to encourage the province make changes to support B.C.'s craft distillers.The Time to Get BC Craft Spirits in Government Liquor Stores petition, launched by Tyler ...
Apr 23, 2025

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