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Court documents identify suspect in Old Montreal fatal fire, but no charges laid
MONTREAL - A convicted killer who police suspect started the fire that killed seven people in Old Montreal last March admits he was at the scene of the arson but claims someone else set the blaze. Doc...
Jan 19, 2024
P.A. Parents, school boards prepare for second one-day teachers strike
Another province-wide teacher strike is coming in just a few days as school boards in Prince Albert do their best to keep parents informed.On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) annou...
Jan 19, 2024
Affordability, U.S. election to top agenda as federal cabinet meets in Montreal
OTTAWA - The federal cabinet will hear from a range of experts on housing, economics and Canada-U.S. relations over three days of meetings in Montreal next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ...
Jan 19, 2024
Former Regina hockey coach Bernie Lynch handed three-year sentence
A former junior hockey coach in Regina has been handed a three-year sentence for sexual assault.Bernie Lynch, 69, was found guilty last month of assaulting and sexually assaulting a teen boy in 1988. ...
Jan 19, 2024
Children found safe in Montreal after father's vehicle stolen with them inside
MONTREAL - Two children ages three and 11 were found safe after their father's vehicle was stolen with them inside in the Montral-Nord borough on Thursday evening. Montreal police spokesman Jean-Pierr...
Jan 19, 2024
Raiders embark on Alberta swing with stop in Edmonton
The Prince Albert Raiders (19-20-0-3) are kicking off their second three-in-three in as many weekends on Friday night, this time in Alberta with their first opponent being the Edmonton Oil Kings (14-2...
Jan 19, 2024
Canada Soccer extends Biello's run as interim men's coach through Copa qualifier
Canada Soccer has extended Mauro Biello's run as interim men's national team coach through the Copa America qualifier in March. Biello, a former assistant coach, was put in temporary charge when John ...
Jan 19, 2024
Shane Pinto signs one-year deal with Senators after gambling suspension
OTTAWA - Shane Pinto is one step closer to resuming his NHL career. The Ottawa Senators signed the centre to a one-year, US$775,000 contract on Friday after he was suspended 41 games for "activities r...
Jan 19, 2024
Thin ice: Ottawa's Rideau Canal still isn't open for skating, despite cold weather
Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. The National Capital Commission, which manages the ...
Jan 19, 2024
Champion Sean Strickland, challenger Dricus Du Plessis make weight ahead of UFC 297
TORONTO - UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland and South African challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis both made weight Friday in advance of their UFC 297 showdown Saturday. Fighter...
Jan 19, 2024
