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B.C.'s chief electoral officer defends election integrity after 'human errors'
British Columbia's chief electoral officer says "extremely challenging weather conditions" and a new voting system factored into human errors that saw ballots go uncounted in the provincial election -...
Nov 05, 2024
Three years in jail for Wakaw bank fraudster
Stealing almost $750,000 from elderly clients of the Conexus Credit Union branch in Wakaw has landed a woman in jail for the next three years. Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Souter said given the magnitude...
Nov 05, 2024
Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard
OTTAWA - Information commissioner Caroline Maynard is slated to answer questions from MPs today on her proposed reappointment. The Liberal government recently nominated Maynard to serve another seven-...
Nov 05, 2024
House of Commons committee recalls Tom Clark to talk New York City condo
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs want Canada's consul general in New York to testify at a House of Commons committee again about the purchase of a new official residence in Manhattan. Members of the House op...
Nov 05, 2024
Mayoral candidate Bill Powalinsky pledges transparent leadership, community-driven growth, and proven expertise for Prince Albert
Bill Powalinsky, a committed leader with decades of experience in business, government, and community service, has launched his campaign for Mayor of Prince Albert, promising to bring balanced and com...
Nov 05, 2024
Andreescu withdraws from Canada's BJK Cup team ahead of its title defence in Spain
TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from Canada's team in the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Tennis Canada said in a release that Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., is focusing on her health after ...
Nov 05, 2024
Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer's knockout death recommends better oversight
EDMONTON - The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer is recommending changes to how the sport is regulated and how head injuries are monitored. Timothy Hague, who was 34,...
Nov 05, 2024
Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved
MONTREAL - Quebec universities and public colleges say they should be exempt from the government's plan to reduce the number of international students in the province, but the immigration minister say...
Nov 05, 2024
Gushue tops Carruthers in opening draw at Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. - Brad Gushue defeated Reid Carruthers 6-1 on Tuesday morning in a matchup of Canadian skips at the Co-op Canadian Open. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., scored three in the sixth end for t...
Nov 05, 2024
Calgary rider Alex Volstad joins EF-Oatly-Cannondale pro cycling team
Calgary teenager Alex Volstad, a two-time Canadian junior road race champion, is joining the EF-Oatly-Cannondale cycling team next season. Volstad, 18, joins fellow Canadian Alison Jackson (Vermilion,...
Nov 05, 2024
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