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Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert
MONTREAL - A constitutional expert says proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate Charte...
Dec 04, 2024

Finland picks recent Cup champs, Sweden mixes youth and experience with 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
Sweden and Finland rounded out their rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday by choosing a handful of recent Stanley Cup champions in an effort to win the first international tournament with t...
Dec 04, 2024

Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration. Tru...
Dec 04, 2024

Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved. The parent company, Taiwan Cement Corp., announced construction of the Canadian plant w...
Dec 04, 2024

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
PARIS (AP) - France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote Wednesday a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. The Na...
Dec 04, 2024

Two men deceased in Hwy 41 collision
Both drivers of two SUVs were killed yesterday morning in a collision on Highway 41 near Yellow Creek. Melfort RCMP were called to the scene at 7:15 am along with local EMS to a report of two SUV's ha...
Dec 04, 2024

Hawks can’t solve Ice Wolves
The Nipawin Hawks struggled with the La Ronge Ice Wolves continued Tuesday with a 3-1 loss.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) teams met for the fourth time this season at the Mel Hegland Uni...
Dec 04, 2024

Kingsley Jones steps down as Canada men's rugby coach after seven years on the job
Kingsley Jones is stepping down as coach of the Canadian men's rugby team after seven years on the job. Rugby Canada called it a mutual parting with both parties agreeing it's time to set the team "in...
Dec 04, 2024

Alouettes sign defensive back Wesley Sutton to two-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive back Wesley Sutton to a two-year deal through 2026, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Sutton made 78 defensive plays this past season, ...
Dec 04, 2024

Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter
OTTAWA - Environment Canada says most of the country will see normal or above-normal temperatures this winter, but the later part of the season could be very different from the start. The federal agen...
Dec 04, 2024