Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Federal government’s new AI strategy will emphasize trust, minister says
OTTAWA - The federal government's new artificial intelligence strategy will look to build trust in AI, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Tuesday just days before he is expected to fin...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski wins the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman
NEW YORK (AP) - Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday. Werenski was second in points at the position with 81 on 22...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

Poilievre says Quebec separatism was 'wiped out' under Tories. Polls say otherwise.
OTTAWA - The Bloc Qubcois is taking issue with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's claim that support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper's government. The Tory leader insist...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

Elks hope new additions and coaching continuity spark playoff push in 2026
EDMONTON - Of all the questions surrounding the Edmonton Elks heading into this CFL season, the only one that really matters is: can they win? The last time the franchise had a winning record was 2017...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

Metro Vancouver to ban car washing and lawn watering next week under Stage 3 rules
Metro Vancouver is imposing Stage 3 water restrictions next week after an early deployment of Stage 2 bans failed to curb high usage in the region. The new bans come when much of southwestern British ...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

B.C. Lions look to turn playoff heartbreak into a Grey Cup run this season
VANCOUVER - Last season, the BC Lions were just 11 seconds away from advancing to their first Grey Cup since 2011. A Trevor Harris pass to Tommy Nield in the dying moments of the Western Final gave th...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

Citing 'institutional resistance,' military police watchdog calls for broader powers
OTTAWA - Canada's military police watchdog is calling on the federal government to change the law to give her office more teeth and greater ability to investigate complaints. Military Police Complaint...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

A 3-year-old girl dies after inflatable castle tossed into air in Montreal park
MONTREAL - A 3-year-old girl has died after she was seriously injured over the weekend when strong winds lifted an inflatable castle into the air during a community celebration in a Montreal park, the...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

Riders QB Harris confident his best football is still ahead in 14th CFL season
REGINA - After defeating the Montreal Alouettes 25-16 in November to capture the fourth Grey Cup in franchise history, the Saskatchewan Roughriders capped off their celebration with an epic victory pa...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026

'I feel awesome': QB Collaros energized as Blue Bombers open new CFL campaign
WINNIPEG - Too old. Too slow. Too inaccurate. That's some of the criticism Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans have about Zach Collaros as the 37-year-old quarterback enters his 14th CFL season. But it's not t...
The Canadian Press Jun 02, 2026