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Provincial ag ministers ‘disappointed’ with federal fertilizer emissions target
The agriculture ministers from Saskatchewan and Alberta have roundly condemned the federal government's target to reduce emissions from fertilizer use.The federal government has set a goal of reducing...
Jul 22, 2022
'I did not sexually assault her': Former Canuck Virtanen denies charge in testimony
VANCOUVER - Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen says a woman who has accused him of sexual assault was an "active, equal and enthusiastic" participant in a sexual encounter nearly five year...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada names 21-woman roster for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica
Jade Rose, Olivia Smith and Zoe Burns, who have all won caps at the senior level, will lead Canada at next month's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica. The Canadian women qualified in March when...
Jul 22, 2022
One killed, others injured in explosion at company in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL - A 40-year-old man was killed and others were injured following an explosion at a polymer company in a Montreal suburb. Paramedics from Urgences-sant were called at around 11:30 a.m. to the ...
Jul 22, 2022
Blue Jackets sign Patrik Laine to $34.8 million, 4-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed winger Patrik Laine to a $34.8 million, four-year contract, completing the final major item on their offseason checklist. The deal announced Friday carries an ...
Jul 22, 2022
'Protect the little ones:' Saskatchewan begins vaccinating young kids against COVID
REGINA - Randall Robins sighed with relief after her three-year-old daughter received her first COVID-19 shot. "It was good," Khloe Robinssaid to her mom before looking at stickers a nurse had just gi...
Jul 22, 2022
Gressel set for Whitecaps debut as Vancouver looks to halt rolling Chicago Fire
VANCOUVER - The newest addition to the Vancouver Whitecaps' lineup simply wants to contribute. Days after the 'Caps acquired Julian Gressel from D.C. United for US$900,000 in general allocation money,...
Jul 22, 2022
Toronto FC ready to roll out its newly acquired Italian star power against Charlotte
Toronto FC's Italian era kicks off for real Saturday with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi projected to make their MLS debut, joining compatriot Domenico Criscito who already has three TFC ap...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada's Immigration Department revamps anti-racism strategy following criticism
OTTAWA - The federal Immigration Department has updated its anti-racism strategy following criticism during the Ukrainian refugee crisis, but groups representing applicants and refugees say it's uncle...
Jul 22, 2022
Canadian bishops collecting donations from papal visit 'inappropriate': AFN chief
OTTAWA - The assembly of Catholic bishops organizing Pope Francis's visit to Canada, where he is expected to apologize for the church's role in residential schools, is soliciting donations from those ...
Jul 22, 2022
