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Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL’s ‘No Escape Rule’
MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women’s Hockey League has sought to break new…
Canada Post quarterly loss tops $300M as strike hits second week — and rivals step in
MONTREAL — Canada Post saw hundreds of millions of dollars drain out of its coffers…
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston agrees to new contract with Scotland’s Celtic
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston has agreed to a new contract with Celtic that will keep…
Quebecer, 81, sentenced to life in prison for killing ailing wife ‘out of love’
LAVAL, Que. — An 81-year-old Quebec man said Friday he killed his ailing wife out…
Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions
A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including…
Canada ordered to address Jordan’s Principle backlog, find new solutions
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of…
Former Quebec pension fund workers charged in U.S. in Indian government bribery case
MONTREAL — Quebec’s pension fund manager says it is co-operating with United States authorities after…
Canada rugby sevens women to meet familiar foe in Dubai in HSBC SVNS season kickoff
The Canadian women’s rugby seven team leaves for Dubai early Sunday, knowing a familiar foe…
High-powered Laurier side puts unbeaten record on line against Laval in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. — Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks head coach Michael Faulds feels his team plays…
Football preparation for Vanier Cup a labour of love for Queen’s equipment manager
KINGSTON, Ont. — Framed pictures, posters, plaques and vintage helmets adorn the walls of equipment…
Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled…
Anti-NATO protest in Montreal continues as politicians denounce Friday’s violence
MONTREAL — Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from…
Canadian speedskater Blondin captures 3,000-metre gold at World Cup stop in Japan
NAGANO — Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin won ISU World Cup gold in the women’s 3,000-metre…
Forteza kicks six field goals to lift Laval to 22-17 win over Laurier in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval…
QMJHL roundup: Marmulak’s hat trick spurs Titan to 7-2 win over Tigres
VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Maddex Marmulak’s hat trick led the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to a 7-2 win…
Golden Knights ride five-goal period to 6-2 win over Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL — A disastrous second period sunk the Montreal Canadiens, who fell 6-2 to the…
Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protest
MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief said he expects more arrests stemming from a Friday anti-NATO…
Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with ‘hateful remarks’
MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal’s Jewish…
Defence Minister Bill Blair “ready to go faster” on spending timeline
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the…
Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain
AS Roma forward Evelyne Viens has pulled out of upcoming Canada games against Iceland and…
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says
OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the…
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the ‘vibecession’
OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a…
Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police
MONTREAL — An anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday is stirring up…
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows
MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province’s auto…