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Stylish wing DTH van der Merwe leads Rugby Canada Hall of Fame Class of 2024
DTH van der Merwe, Canada’s all-time leading try-scorer, can add Rugby Canada Hall of Famer…
Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging
FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent…
Privacy czar concerned about students’ personal info as scope of data breach revealed
The federal privacy watchdog says he’s “concerned” about a cybersecurity breach involving a student information…
Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau
OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister…
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years
OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the…
York United FC acquires Canadian midfielder Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC
York United FC has acquired Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC, signing the 25-year-old Canadian midfielder…
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been…
How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration…
Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for America
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Among other false and misleading claims in U.S. President Donald…
Trudeau says ‘everything is on the table’ for response to Trump tariffs
MONTEBELLO, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached for a sales pitch instead of revealing…
Liberal leadership hopefuls distance themselves from carbon pricing
OTTAWA — The three frontrunners in the Liberal leadership race have all backed away —…
On thin ice: Canadian speedskaters fear loss of ice at Calgary’s Olympic Oval
CALGARY — The fastest ice in the world is on borrowed time. Calgary’s Olympic Oval…
RCMP say three alleged human smugglers charged with conspiracy in Quebec
MONTREAL — Three men are facing conspiracy charges in Quebec after allegedly helping to smuggle…
As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa’s…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Multi-instrumentalist, member of The Band Garth Hudson dies at 87
Garth Hudson, a masterful Canadian multi-instrumentalist whose prowess on the organ and roots-rock hits with…
Canada should stop playing defence on Trump’s tariff threat, minister says
WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a…
Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is ‘absurd,’ says Bloc leader
OTTAWA — The leader of the Bloc Québécois says Canada is playing with fire by…
Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement
VANCOUVER — Bo Lokombo is calling it a career. The B.C. Lions veteran Canadian linebacker…
Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career
Newly signed to Ottawa Rapid FC, former Swedish youth international Mollie Eriksson is looking to…
Volleyball Canada names Giovanni Guidetti as new coach of women’s national team
OTTAWA — Giovanni Guidetti has been named the new head coach of the Canadian women’s…
U.S. business groups warn CRTC’s CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict
OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that…
Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders
OTTAWA — A prominent trans activist wants Canada to update its travel safety guidelines for…