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'Students are falling through the cracks': P.A. teachers take to streets on second one-day strike
The sidewalks along one of Prince Albert's busiest roads were filled with teachers protesting against the lack of progress in contract negotiations with the province.Hundreds of educators gathered in ...
Jan 22, 2024
Quebec man suspected of killing 9-year-old suing police, eager to clear name: lawyer
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Quebec man who police say is a suspect in the disappearance and death of a young girl 16 years ago says his client is eager to clear his name. Jonathan Bettez is at the Mon...
Jan 22, 2024
Stanley Cup takes Toronto subway ride to surprise and delight of commuters
TORONTO - As Danesh Mohiuddin stepped on to Toronto's subway to take his daughter to daycare, he did a double take. The Stanley Cup and former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle were on the ...
Jan 22, 2024
SJHL responds after five teams plan to leave AJHL to B.C.
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has said no teams are leaving its competition after teams from Alberta decided to jump ship to B.C.On Sunday, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) issue...
Jan 22, 2024
Canada and Mexico in diplomatic talks over asylum claims, immigration minister says
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the Trudeau government is holding diplomatic talks with Mexico to deal with an increase in asylum claims from that country. Miller says claims from Mexic...
Jan 22, 2024
Dexter Scott King, younger son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
ATLANTA (AP) - Dexter Scott King, the younger son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer. The King Center in Atlanta says the 62-year-old son of the ...
Jan 22, 2024
NHL fines Maple Leafs defenceman Timmins for cross-checking Seattle's Tanev
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle. The amount is the maximum a...
Jan 22, 2024
Newly appointed Canada Soccer general secretary steps down, citing personal matter
Alyson Walker, the newly appointed general secretary of Canada Soccer, is leaving the job before starting due an "unforeseen personal matter." Walker, whose appointment was announced Dec. 22, had been...
Jan 22, 2024
Vintage snowmobile racers revving up to thrill crowds
When it comes to snowmobiling, modern technology offers superior handling and performance...but vintage snowmobile riders will tell you there is nothing quite like riding a machine that you know has a...
Jan 22, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government has been asked to explain how a 1977 energy treaty with Canada would impact efforts to shut down the Line 5 cross-border pipeline. A forthcoming Department of Justice ...
Jan 22, 2024
