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Carney touts housing credentials of Vancouver ex-mayor Robertson as he joins cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gregor Robertson brings "the type of experience" needed to help tackle Canada's housing crisis after a decade as the mayor of Vancouver - a period that coincid...
May 13, 2025

One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men
One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old Americ...
May 13, 2025

José Mujica, Uruguay’s humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Former Uruguayan President Jos Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated...
May 13, 2025

Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen
TORONTO - It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 2...
May 13, 2025

Métis president awarded Order of Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal
La Ronge's Brett Angus will receive the Order of Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal. Angus is currently the president of the Jim Brady Mtis Local 19, and the chief of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Tea...
May 13, 2025

Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat. The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Ve...
May 13, 2025

Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she's evaluating her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgag...
May 13, 2025

North Battleford sends 2025 tax notices after approving rate hike, vacancy levy
Property tax notices are being sent out this week in North Battleford, where council has approved a 4.27 per cent tax increase for 2025 and implemented a higher levy for vacant commercial properties a...
May 13, 2025

Repairs, renovations coming to 285 affordable housing units in Saskatchewan
An affordable housing complex in Prince Albert is among those listed for improvements within the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC).On Tuesday, the province said this year's provincial budget is p...
May 13, 2025

Deputy Chief calls on family, community to improve reporting in wake of teen with gun
Family and community have an opportunity to do more to help prevent incidents like a 14-year-old boy running from officers while carrying a sawed-off shotgun as the outcome could have been much differ...
May 13, 2025