The Saskatchewan government has announced over $920 million in additional funding on Monday to “address cost pressures and respond to emerging issues” across a broad range of government sectors. The government said the $923.1 million is part of a special warrant which will give ministries additional funding when the legislature is not in session. The…
Sidney Crosby gingerly stepped on the ice. The television cameras perched in the stands followed his every move. A major injury concern ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Canada’s captain gently stickhandled before firing some pucks on net. He was with his teammates for their first practice. Big questions also remained about the 37-year-old…
His confidence sky-high after eliminating some of the tournament’s big names earlier in the week, Canada’s Denis Shapovalov played some of his best tennis when it mattered most on Sunday. The result was a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory over second-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway in the final of the Dallas Open. It was the third…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including for Canada and Mexico. Trump made the comments on a press conference aboard Air Force 1 as he travelled to New Orleans to watch the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and…
Canadian speed skaters Florence Brunelle and Courtney Sarault won Short Track World Tour gold on Sunday in Tilburg, Netherlands. Brunelle, from Trois-Rivieres, Que., finished first in the women’s 500 metres for her first career individual World Tour title. She crossed the line in 43.141 seconds, just ahead of Michelle Velzeboer (43.257) of the Netherlands and American…
William Dandjinou and Steven Dubois earned gold medals Saturday in the penultimate event of the ISU Short Track World Tour as Canada continued its dominance on the speed skating circuit. Montreal’s Dandjinou won the men’s 1,500-metre race, while Dubois, from Lachenaie, Que., topped the podium in the men’s 500 in Tilburg, Netherlands. Dandjinou has won four…
By Joe Bongiorno The Canadian Press Posted February 8, 2025 1:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union that represents workers at what was Canada’s only unionized Amazon warehouse says the online retail giant has begun shutting down its seven facilities in Quebec this week, putting thousands of…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she will be asking for an expedited review from the province’s auditor general, who said this week that he is examining “concerns or allegations related to contracting and potential conflicts of interest” within the province’s health authority. “We need to get to the bottom of this issue quickly to identify…
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. A few things for Canadian fans to keep an eye on: What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports While the Super Bowl is obviously the biggest thing happening in…
Canadian provincial leaders will make their way to Washington. D.C., next week for the premier’s Council of the Federation (COF) joint mission to meet with U.S. elected officials and address shared issues such as jobs, the economy and tariffs. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is going to D.C. ahead of the COF delegation to emphasize the…
