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NDP leader's 'grocery bill' to be voted on
A bill put forth by federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, aimed towards addressing grocery prices, is slated to have its second reading and vote on Wednesday. The bill, according to Singh, would lower gro...
Adam Riley Feb 07, 2024
Charlotte Cardin tops Juno with 6 nods
Halifax is gearing up to host the 53rd Annual JUNO Awards and now the nominations for the big show have been unveiled. Montreal-born singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin returns to dominate this year's ...
Kevin Northup Feb 06, 2024
$99M from Ottawa to help make rent affordable
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says housing is the main challenge in Canada right now and to help combat the issue, announced a $99 million top up to the Canada Housing Benefit. This will bri...
Caitlin Snow Feb 06, 2024
Country singer Toby Keith passes away at age 62
Country music superstar Toby Keith has passed away at the age of 62. A statement on his official website said he "passed away peacefully Monday, surrounded by his family." In June 2022, the singer ann...
Regis Phillips Feb 06, 2024
5 hockey players charged with sexual assault
The lawyers for five members of Team Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey team appeared in London, Ontario court on Monday. They have all been charged with sexual assault, with Michael McLeod an addition...
Tim Davidson Feb 05, 2024
King Charles diagnosed with "unknown" cancer
King Charles has been diagnosed with what officials have only called "a form of cancer". The announcement came Monday in a release from Buckingham Palace stating it was discovered following a recent h...
Adam Riley Feb 05, 2024

2018 World Junior players facing sexual assault charge in court
Five former World Junior hockey players are due in court Monday. Four NHLers and a former Ottawa Senator have surrendered to police in London, Ontario. It's in relation to the sexual assault of a woma...
Kevin Northup Feb 05, 2024
Taylor Swift makes history at Grammys
A record-breaking night at the Grammys for the world's biggest pop-star. Taylor Swift won her fourth 'Album of the Year' award for 'Midnights.' She now has the most wins all-time in that category, pas...
Kevin Northup Feb 05, 2024
NHL players to return to Winter Games
The NHL is returning to the Olympics. Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will take part in the Winter Games in 2026 and 2030. NHL players have not taken part in an Olympic games since 2014. The...
Kevin Northup Feb 02, 2024
UPDATE: It's Groundhog Day!
Are we in for another 6 weeks of winter or an early spring? Nova's Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam has made its prediction. Groundhog Day is a tradition every February 2. Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia was...
Tara Clow Feb 02, 2024





