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In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Here are the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
‘Disgraceful:’ N.S. Tory leader slams school’s request that military remove uniform
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says it’s “disgraceful and demeaning” that a Halifax-area…
Port of Montreal employer submits ‘final’ offer to dockworkers, threatens lockout
MONTREAL — The employers association at the Port of Montreal has issued the dockworkers’ union…
Beyonce’s Canadian ‘Cowboy Carter’ collaborators on landing their dream Grammy nods
TORONTO — While they knew Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” album would probably land them in the…
Alberta’s Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Alberta’s Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador’s Trent Skanes 6-4 on…
First World War airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare
FREDERICTON — When pilots took to the air for combat during the First World War,…
Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for ‘troubling’ posts about Israel
HALIFAX — An election candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for…
Canadians finish second, third overall in Red Bull Cliff Diving season standings
SYDNEY — Canadian women finished second and third in the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series…
Lockout begins at port as Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer
MONTREAL — The union representing some 1,200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal has overwhelmingly…
In the news today: Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — It was the first time that Canadian UN peacekeeper Michelle Angela…
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — It was the first time that Canadian U.N. peacekeeper Michelle Angela…
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of…
Double-double trouble: N.S. Tories accused of vote-buying with Tim Hortons gift cards
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative constituency campaign manager has resigned amid accusations of…
Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner
VANCOUVER — Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality…
In the news today: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to start Toronto run
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada coach fields young matchday squad for Romania rugby test in Bucharest
Sam Miller, Jesse Kilgour and Rhys James are in line for their first caps off…
Nova Scotia election debate: Leaders clash over pace of health-care improvement
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s NDP and Liberal leaders attacked Progressive Conservative leader Tim Houston’s claims…
Blue Bombers star Oliveira named CFL’s outstanding Canadian for second straight year
VANCOUVER — Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was named the CFL’s…
Bombers’ Brady Oliveira named CFL’s outstanding player, top Canadian
VANCOUVER — Brady Oliveira stole the show at the CFL awards banquet. The Winnipeg Blue…
Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike
OTTAWA — The Liberal government in Ottawa is signalling it’s not currently planning to intervene…