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Rivard smashes own world record, captures Canada's first gold at Tokyo Paralympics
In all the solo swimming workouts she did over the past year-and-a-half, Aurelie Rivard pictured her rivals pushing the pace in the lanes on either side. "Kind of like ghosts," Rivard said, with a lau...
Aug 28, 2021
Police watchdog investigating after woman found unconscious at Quebec City station
MONTREAL - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a woman was found unconscious at a Quebec City police station. The Bureau of Independent Investigations issued a release saying Quebec City p...
Aug 28, 2021
TIPI Fuel and Convenience store officially open in P.A.
The TIPI Fuel and Convenience Store is now open for business in Prince Albert.According to a media release, Sturgeon Lake Developments Ltd. and the Sturgeon Lake First Nations were proud to be on loca...
Aug 28, 2021
O'Toole, Singh continue public engagements; Trudeau itinerary marked as private
The leaders of the Conservatives and New Democrats will continue with public engagements on Day 14 of the federal election campaign, while the Liberal leader's itinerary has been marked as private. Co...
Aug 28, 2021
Canadian coal company appeals tough U.S. selenium rule as provinces consider mines
A Canadian coal-mining giant is fighting new American environmental rules that tighten restrictions on the release of a contaminant toxic to fish. On Aug. 13, Teck Resources petitioned Montana to resc...
Aug 28, 2021
Extended ban on direct flights from India hits international students hard
Sachin Dev is one of the many international students navigating Canada's extended ban on direct flights from India as he tries to make his way to Montreal before the start of the new semester. The PhD...
Aug 28, 2021
Unrest and the unexpected have made Annamie Paul's leadership a rough ride so far
OTTAWA - Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul says she got into politics knowing it would bring a constant barrage of the unexpected into her life, and there is no denying that it has delivered. ...
Aug 28, 2021
O'Toole, Singh continue public engagements; Trudeau itinerary marked as private
The leaders of the Conservatives and New Democrats will continue with public engagements on Day 14 of the federal election campaign, while the Liberal leader's itinerary has been marked as private. Co...
Aug 28, 2021
Mix of toxic pollutants left behind in ash after wildfires scorch communities: expert
VANCOUVER - Wildfires that race through communities, incinerating ingredients that make up modern-day life, can leave behind a trail of toxic metal, says an expert. Michael Brauer, a professor at the ...
Aug 28, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps need toughness, resilience for playoff push: interim coach
VANCOUVER - After a tough loss and an abrupt coaching change, the Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking for to start fresh as they return home this weekend. The 'Caps (5-7-8) head into Sunday's matchup ...
Aug 27, 2021