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Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates
OTTAWA - As of this morning, travellers to Canada do not need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 - and wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional, though it is still recommended. P...
Oct 1, 2022
Jaded, cynical, disillusioned: report says federal whistleblowers fear reprisal
OTTAWA - Federal workers are increasingly cynical, skeptical and disillusioned about the idea of reporting wrongdoing in the public service, says a recent survey. That pessimism is more "palpable and ...
Oct 1, 2022
Canada 'behind the ball' with weak merger laws, says author of biting report
OTTAWA - Lax merger laws in Canada underestimate the harm to competition caused by mergers and overestimate their benefits, a new report says. Gaps in Canada's merger laws have failed to prevent the k...
Oct 1, 2022
BC Wildfire Service warns season not yet over amid drought
VANCOUVER - Seemingly endless summer conditions in British Columbia have prompted a warning that this year's "very unique fire season" in the province is not yet over. Hot and dry conditions persist, ...
Oct 1, 2022
Jackson caps career with bronze, Australia beats Canada
SYDNEY (AP) - Lauren Jackson admitted she couldn't have imagined a better ending to her Hall of Fame career. Jackson willed Australia to a win in the bronze medal game at basketball's World Cup, scori...
Oct 1, 2022
Vernon Adams Jr. shines as B.C. Lions hand Ottawa Redblacks third straight loss
VANCOUVER - Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. had his biggest game yet in a B.C. Lions jersey Friday night, propelling his team to a 34-19 victory over the ailing Ottawa Redblacks. Adams threw for 305 yard...
Sep 30, 2022
Kulak's winner leads Oilers past Flames in 2-1 victory
EDMONTON - Brett Kulak scored the game winner as the veteran-laden Edmonton Oilers earned a 2-1 pre-season win over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Leon Draisaitl also scored the Oilers (2-2-0), who cam...
Sep 30, 2022
Raiders fall in Moose Jaw after late push comes up short
MOOSE JAW, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders scored twice in the final ten minutes on Friday night, but the late effort came up just short as the Moose Jaw Warriors took the game 4-3 at the Moose Jaw Eve...
Sep 30, 2022
Bombers defence dominates, Collaros tosses four TDs in 31-13 win over Riders
WINNIPEG - Coming off their worst performance of the season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence forced six turnovers to lead the way in a 31-13 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders before a sold-o...
Sep 30, 2022
Robertson scores twice to lead Maple Leafs to 6-3 victory over Senators
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - Nicholas Robertson scored two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3 in pre-season action. The left-winger opened the scoring Friday for Toronto (3-1-0) w...
Sep 30, 2022
