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PWHL unveils nicknames for all 6 franchises
The Professional Women's Hockey League's six franchises now have nicknames. Last season, each team had PWHL before their city name. The Canadian teams will be known as the Toronto Sceptres, the Montre...
Kevin Northup Sep 09, 2024
2024 Paris Paralympics closes
The 2024 Paris Paralympics wrapped up with a stunning closing ceremony despite rain. It featured a tribute to Parisian nightlife with a spectacular light show and 24 artists from the French electronic...
Kelli Rickard Sep 09, 2024
Air Canada ready to shut down if pilots threaten to strike
Air Canada says it will suspend most of its operations as early as next week if it can't come to an agreement with its pilots. The Airline Pilots Association representing more than 5,200 Air Canada wo...
Tim Davidson Sep 09, 2024
Canada Post planning increase to stamp price
Canada Post has announced plans to increase the price of domestic stamps by 25 cents in 2025, bringing the cost to $1.24 per stamp when purchased in booklets, coils, or panes. The new rates, if approv...
Evan Taylor Sep 09, 2024
Day 10 biggest yet for Canadian Paralympic team with 6 medals
The Canadian Paralympic Team had its biggest day yet at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Day 10. Our athletes claimed six medals on Saturday - a pair each of gold, silver, and bronze. Victories incl...
Kelli Rickard Sep 08, 2024
Unemployment rate up in August
Unemployment is up in our country. StatsCan says the rate rose to 6.6 percent in August, after holding steady in July. It's the highest rate since May 2017, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemploym...
Kevin Northup Sep 06, 2024
Update: Team Canada wins 3 medals day 9 at Paris Paralympics
Team Canada made three trips to the podium on Day 9 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Our athletes picked up two gold medals and one silver Friday. In his Paralympic Games debut, Jesse Zesseu won a silve...
Kelli Rickard Sep 06, 2024
Singh ready for a federal election
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is ready for an election. He is just not saying exactly when that will happen. Singh admits that the ending of the agreement his party had with the governing Liberals ...
Randy Thoms Sep 05, 2024
Politics prof surprised to see NDP-Liberal deal end
A Canadian politics professor says he is surprised the federal NDP ended their agreement with the Liberals. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Wednesday that the supply-and-confidence deal is over ...
Brad Perry Sep 05, 2024
Paula Abdul cancels Canadian tour dates
Paula Abdul has cancelled her Straight Up! To Canada Tour set to take place this fall. The singer and dancer made the announcement late Wednesday on social media. Abdul said she recently sustained mul...
Brad Perry Sep 05, 2024





