Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Centre Jakob Poeltl key to keeping Raptors competitive with swingman RJ Barrett out
TORONTO - As a centre, Jakob Poeltl isn't usually expected to pick up the slack when a wing is hurt. But with Canadian swingman RJ Barrett still out for the Toronto Raptors, Poeltl is finding his role...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Quebec doctor and ex-politician suspended for his treatment of Lyme disease
MONTRAL - A doctor and former head of a Quebec political party has been suspended for six months from practising medicine by the province's college of physicians for his approach to treating patients ...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Spy watchdog says it faces 'difficult choices' due to budget cuts
OTTAWA - The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy watchdog will face "very difficult choices" about what it examines in coming years due to federal budget cu...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Mayor of Surrey, B.C., rejects 'extraordinarily excessive' police budget
SURREY - The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says she won't support a provisional budget request for the city's police force, calling a $91-million increase in funding "extraordinarily excessive." Brenda Locke...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Virtual citizenship ceremonies should end, says Conservative critic
OTTAWA - Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel-Garner said Wednesday it's time for the federal government to end virtual citizenship ceremonies. The Conservatives campaigned on this idea dur...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

B.C. Lions sign star receiver Hatcher to extension through 2027 CFL season
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed star wide receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. to a contract extension through the 2027 season, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but a ...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Sale of Canadian armoured vehicles to ICE agency 'deeply troubling': Kwan
OTTAWA - Anti-armament advocates say Canadian firms shouldn't be selling armoured military vehicles to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or any other organizations with sketchy human ...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Canada coach Jesse Marsch faces few big decisions ahead of World Cup draw
Ahead of Friday's World Cup draw, Canada coach Jesse Marsch still has roster questions -- but likely only a few other than decisions decided by injury. All 48 teams will have to submit a provisional r...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

Government sending early retirement info to about 70,000 public servants
OTTAWA - The federal government is in the process of sending letters with information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public se...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025

'We'll be ready': Organizers confident in Canada's plans to host FIFA World Cup
With six months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, tournament organizers in Canada say they're proud of the work that's been done - and that there's still a lot to go. Vancouver is set to ...
The Canadian Press Dec 03, 2025