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Children’s author Robert Munsch donates letters, story drafts to Guelph Public Library
Children’s author Robert Munsch is donating his stash of story drafts, publisher notes and fan…
Australia’s Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize for her ‘addictive’ diaries
LONDON (AP) — Helen Garner, an acclaimed Australian writer whose celebrity fans include singer Dua…
Travel agents hope for return of ‘glory times’ as China resumes group tours to Canada
VANCOUVER — Travel agents are celebrating Beijing’s decision to resume group tourism to Canada after…
Liberal budget earmarks billions for ‘bold and swift action’ to meet U.S. disruption
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget takes a big swing at making…
Ottawa cutting foreign aid and research spending back to pre-pandemic level
OTTAWA — The Carney government laid out plan to cut the foreign aid budget to…
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont leaves Conservative caucus to join the Liberals
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conservative caucus to join the Liberals…
Winnipeg star running back and pending free agent Brady Oliveira mulls options
WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira might leave home. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers star running back is…
Budget pledges to cut 40,000 jobs from public service by 2029
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to slash the public service by 10 per cent…
Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national…
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham…
Feds unveil new climate strategy with no details on Canada’s emission commitments
OTTAWA — The federal government’s climate competitiveness strategy promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system…
Quebec government wants to restart talks with doctors over payment reform
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault is extending an olive branch to the province’s doctors…
Parole board cites new allegations about Toronto Boxing Day killer in decision
MONTREAL — A new decision by the Parole Board of Canada is revealing details about…
Ticats defence to face Als starter Alexander for first time this year in East final
Stavros Katsantonis and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will get a chance Saturday to be the first…
Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by…
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government said Tuesday that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa…
Budget includes CBC funding boost, pitches getting Canada into Eurovision
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s plans for CBC/Radio-Canada include looking at getting Canada into the…
Feds pitch $2B fund for critical minerals investments, including equity stakes
OTTAWA — The federal budget says Canada will take out equity stakes in critical mineral…
Global Affairs Canada could merge embassies with allies, must focus on trade: budget
OTTAWA — The Carney government’s first budget redirects diplomatic dollars to the trade file while…
Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — It’s not every day a new manager is introduced in front of…
Two-time WNBA champion Sandy Brondello named the first head coach of the Toronto Tempo
TORONTO (AP) — Sandy Brondello was officially named as the first head coach of the…
Game-used World Series items up for grabs in auction
Baseball fans and collectors have a chance to get their hands on various used items…
He’s only 15! Arsenal’s Max Dowman becomes youngest-ever player in the Champions League
Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the youngest player in Champions League history when, at age…
Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA — Tamara Lich is appealing a mischief conviction arising from her role as an…