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B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF
VICTORIA - The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province's deficit. Here are some highlights: THE DEF...
Feb 22, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios a student of the game
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Team officials, reporters and camera operators often gather behind the chain-link fence near the gang mounds at the Blue Jays' player development complex to watch bullpen sessions duri...
Feb 22, 2024
Returner Leake looking to help Edmonton Elks reverse their fortunes in 2024
It certainly would be fitting if Javon Leake broke the CFL single-season record for punt-return touchdowns in 2024. The CFL's top special-teams player last season signed a one-year deal with the Edmon...
Feb 22, 2024
Canada pledges $80.5M for Kenya-led mission to improve security in Haiti
OTTAWA - Canada is putting $80.5 million toward a mission to improve security conditions in Haiti, where rampant gang violence has caused an ongoing crisis. Global Affairs Canada says the money will g...
Feb 22, 2024
Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost from 6-2, 5-1 ahead against Sorana Cirstea in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Vondrousova blew six mat...
Feb 22, 2024
Mayor of Gatineau resigns citing difficult climate for municipal politicians
MONTREAL - The mayor of Gatineau, Que., has abruptly resigned her post, citing a difficult climate for municipal politicians in the province. France Blisle says her resignation takes effect immediatel...
Feb 22, 2024
P.A. Food Bank receives record-breaking $25K donation
The Prince Albert Food Bank has just received its biggest donation ever.The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino are donating $25,000 to the non-profit. Kim Scruby, t...
Feb 22, 2024
Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau took an unprompted jab at his main political rival today over a Senate porn bill that the prime minister says could usher in a digital ID for adults who want to browse certain ...
Feb 22, 2024
Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
With club connections from Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands as well as Canada and the United States, the current edition of the Canadian under-20 men's soccer team ...
Feb 22, 2024
Sask. Health Authority looking to recycle ‘a large amount’ of expired PPE
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is trying to find someone to recycle what it described as "a large amount" of expired personal protective equipment (PPE) from the COVID-19 pandemic response.The SHA ...
Feb 22, 2024
