Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Sturmay, Calvert earn byes into finals at Canadian Curling Pre-Trials
WOLFVILLE - Selena Sturmay and Braden Calvert locked up byes to their respective finals in Thursday's afternoon draw at the Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials. Edmonton's Sturmay earned a bye t...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Most members of B.C.'s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements
VICTORIA - A bill in British Columbia's legislature to prevent publicly funded employees from making Indigenous land acknowledgements failed to pass first reading, but reveals a schism between provinc...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Disaster-related costs to increase by $1 billion by 2034. PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says federal assistance to help Canadians recover from natural disasters could increase by more than $1 billion over the next 10 years. The Disaster Financial...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Premier Smith affirms Alberta's 2050 net zero goal in testy committee appearance
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province's commitment to becoming a carbon neutral economy by 2050 at a parliamentary committee on Thursday, where MPs are studying Canada's emis...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Quebecers pay millions each year for health care in other provinces
MONTREAL - Quebec residents paid more than $10 million out of pocket to receive health care in other provinces last year. Unlike other provinces, Quebec has opted not to adopt reciprocal billing agree...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of Canada Post told a parliamentary committee Thursday the recent changes to the Crown corporation's mandate are not aimed at reducing any service to rural and ...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Ottawa cuts tariff relief on some American cars due to Stellantis, GM cuts
OTTAWA - The federal government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free after both companies cut back on their Canadian operations. Federal officials said Canada is limi...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in East Division with win over Ottawa Redblacks
HAMILTON - The CFL post-season is starting early for Ante Milanovic-Litre. The veteran Canadian fullback is taking a playoff approach to Hamilton's regular-season finale Friday night versus the Ottawa...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Tiago Splitter named interim coach of Blazers with Chauncey Billups on leave after indictment
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Assistant coach and former NBA player Tiago Splitter was named interim coach of the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after Chauncey Billups was placed on leave following the an...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Union at online retailer Amazon to start bargaining for workers at B.C. warehouse
DELTA - Unifor has filed notice to begin the bargaining process with online retailer Amazon for the first collective agreement for workers at its warehouse in Delta, B.C. A statement from the union on...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025