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Alberta treaty chiefs unite against United Conservatives' proposed sovereignty act
EDMONTON - All of Alberta's treaty chiefs have come together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith's proposed sovereignty act. The chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 - all the province's treaties - say in a st...
Nov 18, 2022
Hockey Canada's incoming board to be selected by committee, not a wider vote
Hockey Canada's independent nomination committee will select eight directors and a new board chair from more than 550 applicants instead of putting candidates up for a wider vote, according to a lette...
Nov 18, 2022
Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country
RIGA, Latvia - A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. L...
Nov 18, 2022
Ontario to allow bars, restaurants to serve alcohol starting at 7 a.m. for World Cup
TORONTO - Ontario's liquor regulator says restaurants and bars provincewide will be able to serve alcohol at 7 a.m. for the duration of the FIFA World Cup to align with some of the early-morning match...
Nov 18, 2022
Aging Grey Cup fans look to the youth to carry on Canadian football traditions
REGINA - John Couture is old school. The 71-year-old travels without a cellphone, yet manages to find hundreds of his friends at the Grey Cup every year. They recognize him by the drinks in his hand, ...
Nov 18, 2022
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department's investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Don...
Nov 18, 2022
China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year's climate talks...
Nov 18, 2022
Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup i...
Nov 18, 2022
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Ambrosie reveals CFL divisional playoff games moving to Saturdays in 2023
Changes are coming to the CFL playoffs."Thanks to our teams, starting in 2023, our playoff games - the Western and Eastern semifinals and the Western and Eastern finals - are going to be played on Sat...
Nov 18, 2022
