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St-Onge wants CBC's role redefined before next election, withstand government change
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says she wants the role of the public broadcaster redefined before the next federal election. St-Onge says in a year-end interview with The Canadian Press th...
Dec 29, 2023
Mintos earn first win at Circle K Classic with dominant showing over OHA Penticton
The Prince Albert Mintos were firing on all cylinders during their second game at the Circle K Classic on Thursday night.The Mintos faced off against OHA (Okanagan Hockey Academy) Penticton and defeat...
Dec 29, 2023
Quebec police say man, 77, allegedly defied driving ban for eighth time since 1998
GATINEAU, Que. - Police in Western Quebec say they have arrested a 77-year-old man for allegedly flouting a driving ban for an eighth time in the last 25 years. Gatineau, Que., police say Roger Murray...
Dec 29, 2023
Former Senators forward Radek Bonk optimistic about old team
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Radek Bonk lived through some dark early days with the Ottawa Senators. The franchise eventually figured things out. Following a more recent period of turmoil, he again sees brigh...
Dec 29, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays agree to terms with utilityman Kiner-Falefa on two-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract worth US$15 million, the team said Friday. Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers and 37 r...
Dec 29, 2023
Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes' participation in girls and women's sports, i...
Dec 29, 2023
Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes' participation in girls and women's sports, i...
Dec 29, 2023
Clocked-out trade talks will curdle supply of British cheese on Canadian shelves
OTTAWA - Canadian supermarkets will soon see their supply of British cheese crumble, as both countries seek fair trade terms following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Dec. 31 will m...
Dec 29, 2023
Russia fires 122 missiles and 36 drones in what Ukraine calls the biggest aerial barrage of the war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 27 civilians across the country in what an air force official ...
Dec 29, 2023
Once Canada's most popular premier, Quebec's Legault trails in polls after bad year
QUEBEC - For more than four years, Quebec's governing Coalition Avenir Qubec enjoyed a political honeymoon that lasted through the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the party get re-elected in 2022 with 90...
Dec 29, 2023
