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Speaker McCarthy's job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him
WASHINGTON (AP) - Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to remain in leadership is now seriously at risk after the House voted Tuesday to move ahead with an effort by hard-right Republican critics to oust ...
Oct 03, 2023
Whitecaps seek helping hand in bid for MLS playoff qualification
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearly masters of their destiny, but they will need a helping hand from rivals to clinch a playoff spot. Vancouver (11-10-10) faces Western Conference winners S...
Oct 03, 2023
Alberta mountain town loses appeal on order by tribunal to allow major developments
CALGARY - Alberta's highest court has dismissed an appeal by a popular mountain community to reverse a decision by a provincial tribunal ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost d...
Oct 03, 2023
House of Commons elects Liberal MP Greg Fergus as first Black Canadian Speaker
Liberal member of Parliament Greg Fergus has been elected the House of Commons Speaker in a historic mid-session vote, becoming the first Black person to hold the position in Canada's Parliament. Ferg...
Oct 03, 2023
Class-action claims foreign workers exploited by Quebec recruiter, airline caterer
MONTREAL - A Montreal organization that supports migrant workers is seeking authorization for a class-action lawsuit against an international aviation catering company and a recruitment firm that they...
Oct 03, 2023
‘Close to my heart’: P.A. man battling cancer grateful for outpouring of community spirit
This past weekend, residents of Prince Albert gave back to a man who has given so much to the community, especially in the world of hockey.On Saturday, the Mann-Northway Northern Bears paid tribute to...
Oct 03, 2023
Drug trafficker receives 17 months jail, told not to show up in court again
A young woman charged after a drug bust at Montreal Lake Cree Nation has received 17 months in jail and 12 months probation.Hailey Okemow, 22, had been scheduled to face trial Tuesday morning at Princ...
Oct 03, 2023
MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal says the United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital. The propose...
Oct 03, 2023
Thunder Bay to host Canadian women's curling championship in 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Thunder Bay will host the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts after the northwestern Ontario city had two previous attempts at hosting the Canadian women's curling championship impa...
Oct 03, 2023
Raiders look to stay perfect at home with Oil Kings in town
The Prince Albert Raiders are back in the friendly confines of the Art Hauser Centre Tuesday night as they welcome the Edmonton Oil Kings.The Raiders are coming off a narrow 4-3 home win over the Regi...
Oct 03, 2023
