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Canada's world junior returnees battling for jobs: 'No freebies'
OTTAWA - Brayden Yager had a visitor this fall. Hockey Canada player development coach Scott Walker was in town. And after the country's stunning fifth-place finish at the previous year's world junior...
Dec 11, 2024
Officer receives suspension after two Mi'kmaq elver fishers left without boots
HALIFAX - A federal fisheries officer has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his role in arresting two Mi'kmaq elver fishers late at night and releasing them in only their socked feet. Kevin H...
Dec 11, 2024
PA woman gets $100,000 early holiday gift
One woman from Prince Albert said she was left speechless after winning $100,000 on a scratch ticket. "I was in a bit of a rush," she laughed. "I scanned the ticket and thought I had won $50 at first....
Dec 11, 2024
Investment and development firm that bought Cornerstone acquires South Hill Mall
A Montreal-based company is looking to solidify its position as a major player in the local retail landscape.Henry Zavriyez, CEO of Leyad announced the strategic purchase of South Hill Mall in Prince ...
Dec 11, 2024
RCMP arrest Quebec man for alleged hate speech targeting Jews on social networks
RIVIRE-DU-LOUP, Que. - The RCMP say they've arrested a man in connection with alleged hate speech posted on social networks Telegram and X. The federal police force says in a statement today that its ...
Dec 11, 2024
Canada women's rugby team headed to Southern Hemisphere in May for Pac Four Series
The Canadian women's rugby team is headed to the Southern Hemisphere in May to defend its Pacific Four Series title. The second-ranked Canadians will face No. 3 New Zealand on May 17 in Christchurch a...
Dec 11, 2024
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI Director Christopher Wray told the bureau workforce Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a ...
Dec 11, 2024
Ja'Kobe Walter is NBA ready as Raptors search for Scottie Barnes's replacement
TORONTO - It's an old adage that rookies don't draw fouls in the NBA. It's partly because veterans get the benefit of the doubt from referees and a little bit because young players don't know how to d...
Dec 11, 2024
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect...
Dec 11, 2024
Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors will remain temporarily blocked, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, after justices agreed with a l...
Dec 11, 2024
