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Fundraiser supports woman who lost children, grandparents in Davidson fire
An online fundraiser has been set up to help a woman who lost her three children and both her grandparents in a house fire in Davidson on Sunday.According to a GoFundMe page established by Jennifer Pr...
Feb 21, 2024
Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles quarterfinals in Dubai
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates - The second-seeded team of Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe advanced to the women's doubles quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championship...
Feb 21, 2024
More humanitarian aid needed for Gaza, minister says during Egypt border visit
OTTAWA - The flow of humanitarian aid shipments for Palestinians in Gaza is at its lowest ebb since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Canada's international development minister said following a visi...
Feb 21, 2024
Just 23 per cent of Proline bettors predicted Eastern Conference's NBA all-star win
Most Proline bettors didn't see the Eastern Conference winning the NBA's annual all-star game. The East defeated the Western Conference 211-186 on Sunday, the first time one team has cracked the 200-p...
Feb 21, 2024
All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds
VICTORIA - The federal government says the final offshore oil and gas permits for Canada's west coast region have been relinquished. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is speakin...
Feb 21, 2024
Canada's war crimes program hasn't publicly updated its activities in eight years
OTTAWA - A federal government unit tasked with keeping war criminals out of Canada has not published a report on its activities in more than eight years. The War Crimes Program is a joint partnership ...
Feb 21, 2024
Quebec adopts bill restricting lease transfers, often used to limit rent increases
Quebec's legislature adopted a housing bill today that restricts a popular tool tenants have used for years to limit rent increases. The new law allows landlords to reject lease transfers for any reas...
Feb 21, 2024
Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Wednesday. The contract ...
Feb 21, 2024
NLL's New York team to move to Ottawa and be renamed Black Bears starting next season
Ottawa has a new professional sports team coming to town. The National Lacrosse League is returning to the nation's capital, with the New York Riptide moving north of the border starting next season. ...
Feb 21, 2024
Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: 'I've got it really good in Winnipeg'
Connor Hellebuyck was content to let the process unfold organically. Coming off a season that featured personal success coupled with uneven results for his Winnipeg Jets - including a memorable, candi...
Feb 21, 2024
