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Put politics aside and act on online harms, mother of sextortion victim tells MPs
OTTAWA - Parents of children who died because of online sexual extortion are urging MPs to act on online harms legislation. The bill and other legislation have been blocked from moving forward for mon...
Dec 05, 2024
On the outside: A look at some of the 4 Nations roster snubs
Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland revealed the countries' full rosters for February's NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament this week. There were slam-dunk choices, surprises and snubs. The Ca...
Dec 05, 2024
Veteran Alouettes offensive lineman Matte retires after 14 seasons in Montreal
MONTREAL - Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Kristian Matte announced his retirement Thursday after playing 14 seasons with the CFL club. The six-foot-four, 296-pound lineman from Longueuil, Que., ...
Dec 05, 2024
The National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after 7.0 earthquake
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) - The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday. At least 5.3 million people in Calif...
Dec 05, 2024
Canada's 4 Nations roster set: 'These players will lay in traffic for their country'
Jon Cooper was always walking into a locker room loaded with talent. Canada's head coach for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off - an event marking the league's return to the international stage - and the coun...
Dec 05, 2024
Five Eyes security agencies send up flare for help on preventing youth radicalization
OTTAWA - Security agencies from Canada and other members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance are calling for a "whole-of-society response" to deal with the radicalization of young people lu...
Dec 05, 2024
Municipalities could soon opt-in to expanded rules on knives, bear spray
New provincial legislation introduced today will allow municipalities and First Nations to seize items such as knives, machetes and bear spray if they are seen in public spaces. That is welcome news t...
Dec 05, 2024
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced Thursday that he will name a new prime minister within days. In his addr...
Dec 05, 2024
Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly
MIAMI (AP) - Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U....
Dec 05, 2024
Patrick Brown set to make committee appearance on foreign interference
OTTAWA - Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown will appear before a Parliamentary committee on foreign interference this afternoon. The former Conservative Party leadership candidate was summoned to answer que...
Dec 05, 2024
