Author Archives: Syndicated Content
AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations' opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the United Nations to condemn the "regressive" attempt by B.C. Premier David Eby's government to amend or suspend parts of a ...
Apr 21, 2026
Government introduces bill to support space launches from Canadian territory
OTTAWA - The federal government has introduced space launch legislation to allow Ottawa to regulate and oversee both launches and re-entry on Canadian territory. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon to...
Apr 21, 2026
Ottawa Redblacks acquire rights to DL Vilain in deal with Toronto Argonauts
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks acquired the rights to Canadian defensive lineman Luiji Vilain from the Toronto Argonauts on Tuesday. Ottawa also picked up a 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 31 overall) in t...
Apr 21, 2026
Lightning captain Hedman 'doubtful' to play in series against Canadiens, Cooper says
TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Lightning will carry on without their captain for now. Head coach Jon Cooper said Victor Hedman is unlikely to play in their first-round NHL playoff series against the Montreal C...
Apr 21, 2026
Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Authorities in British Columbia's Fraser Valley have foiled an attempt to sneak drugs into a prison by dropping a package disguised as a patch of loose turf onto th...
Apr 21, 2026
Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Authorities in British Columbia's Fraser Valley have foiled an attempt to sneak drugs into a prison by dropping a package disguised as a patch of loose turf onto th...
Apr 21, 2026
Anand: Global Affairs called in Israeli ambassador after Canadian killed in Lebanon
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has issued a formal notice to Israel's envoy in Ottawa following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon, which her spokeswoman says will be investigated by Is...
Apr 21, 2026
World Cup ticket drop to release seats for all matches as FIFA sales phase continues
FIFA says new ticket inventory for the 2026 World Cup will be released as part of its last-minute sales phase. Soccer's governing body announced Tuesday it will make more tickets available at 11 a.m. ...
Apr 21, 2026
Akheem Mesidor tops CFL scouting bureau rankings ahead of draft
TORONTO - University of Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor is No. 1 in the CFL scouting bureau's spring rankings, released Tuesday ahead of the league's Canadian draft next week. Mesidor, who also...
Apr 21, 2026
'Stay away from the water': Communities across Canada on flood alert
Communities across the central and eastern parts of Canada are on high alert as officials warn of spring flooding caused by rainfall and rapidly melting snow. Medically vulnerable residents of a First...
Apr 21, 2026