In his annual Canada Day address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the country for what he described as its commitment to pluralism, inclusion and fairness, while noting ongoing efforts to right past injustices and pursue reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. “Those are the values that hold us together as Canadians. It’s the reason so many people…
India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday in Bridgetown, Barbados. South Africa, playing its first ever final of an ICC tournament, needed a run-a-ball 30 to win on the back of Heinrich Klaasen’s belligerent 52 off 27 balls. But India’s pace…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 30, 2024 10:51 am Updated June 30, 2024 10:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A sudden strike by the WestJet mechanics union is forcing the airline to cancel more flights over the Canada Day long weekend, disrupting the plans of…
When Lytton First Nation elders George and Sharon Brown fled their family home near the village three years ago, they never imagined their community would remain displaced this long. “We were scattered all over and we just hurt,” said Sharon Brown. Only a handful of people have returned to the village after a catastrophic fire reduced Lytton,…
Sports Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. 85-year-old says he is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday The Associated Press · Posted: Jun 28, 2024 9:20 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 29 Dick Vitale, seen in 2022, announced on Friday…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 29, 2024 10:42 am Updated June 29, 2024 10:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario government says it is cracking down on fraudulent tow truck drivers with a new certification requirement it calls a first among Canada’s provinces. Effective July…
Young Canadians who participate in a coveted internship program on Parliament Hill say federal politics isn’t anything like the version of it you see on TV. In fact, they say, it’s far more civilized and less combative than video clips from question period might lead you to believe. “Before coming to Ottawa and getting to work…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez booked her spot in the women’s final of the Rothesay International, picking up an upset win over American Madison Keys on Friday in Eastbourne, England. The Laval, Que., native scored a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over the fourth-seeded Keys. Fernandez, the world No. 30, will play for the title on Saturday against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, who scored a 6-3,…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 28, 2024 10:23 am Updated June 28, 2024 10:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford has kicked a backbencher out of the Progressive Conservative caucus after what he calls repeated and serious lapses in judgment. Goldie Ghamari, who…
This webcam photo shows what conditions look like at the Churchill Falls airport on Friday morning. (Nav Canada) As rainy and humid weather take a favourable turn in fighting raging forest fires threatening Churchill Falls, a Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro crew has been able to return to the plant. “We are turning our attention to planning…
