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Fledgling Northern Soccer League expected to announce first player signings soon
The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but…
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see…
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals…
Indian diplomats ‘clearly on notice’ after high commissioner expulsion: Joly
OTTAWA — Canada isn’t ruling out expelling additional diplomats from India, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie…
Defence minister announces nearly $65 million in aid to Ukraine
OTTAWA — Canada announced the details of a $64.8 million military aid package to Ukraine…
Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is “absolutely confident” the majority of…
Fire and Ice: New curling exec Sulsky makes early impression on Slam circuit
Change is in the air on the Grand Slam of Curling series, and The Curling…
AFN votes on way forward after $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal is defeated
OTTAWA — The executive team from the Assembly of First Nations will meet in the…
Canada falls two spots to ninth at 2024 world bass fishing championship
VITERBO — The quantity was again there but the quality wasn’t for Canada at the…
Supreme Court tosses driving prohibition against Saskatchewan man in fatal crash
OTTAWA — Canada’s top court has struck down a driving prohibition handed to a Saskatchewan…
Five things on proposed landmark $32.5-billion tobacco deal
MONTREAL — Three tobacco giants are set to pay out roughly $32.5 billion in a…
Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof
Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business…
Ottawa says businesses can request tariff exemption on Chinese goods
OTTAWA — The federal government says businesses can now request remission from newly announced tariffs…
Quarterback Adams, B.C. Lions look to reset against league-leading Montreal Alouettes
SURREY, B.C. — Vernon Adams Jr. has watched the B.C. Lions’ struggles from a unique…
‘Sleeping with an elephant:’ What will a Republican or Democrat win mean for Canada?
WASHINGTON — Pierre Trudeau famously described living next to the United States as “sleeping with…
Canada rallies to finish seventh at world bass fishing championship
Canada moved up two spots to finish seventh Saturday at the world bass fishing championship.…
Bishnoi gang: Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada
Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Members of the Canada Wolverines rugby league team play for the love of the game
TORONTO — Wearing the Maple Leaf is a labour of love for the Canada Wolverines.…
Minimum wage to hire higher-paid temporary foreign workers set to increase
OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must…
One Liberal MP says he’s signed letter asking Trudeau to resign, others remain mum
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Sean Casey is the first to publicly confirm that he has…
Montreal man detained in Sudan gets day in court with lawsuit against Ottawa
OTTAWA — Fifteen years after filing a lawsuit against the Canadian government over his detention…
In the news today: MPs returning, but it’s hardly business as usual
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Forward Jade Kovacevic is the first player signing announced by Northern Super League
TORONTO — Jade Kovacevic, a veteran forward who has scored goals at home and abroad,…