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Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says
OTTAWA - An advocate for air passengers says Canada should make it so travellers are automatically entitled to compensation from airlines when their flights are disrupted, rather than having to make c...
Jan 10, 2023
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms
OTTAWA - Some advocates are calling on the federal government to regulate magic mushrooms and widen their availability for medical use. The psychoactive compound produced by the mushrooms - called psi...
Jan 10, 2023
Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the closure of the Roxham Road irregular border crossing but side-stepping questions about a Tory MP denying help to a family who used it t...
Jan 10, 2023
Last accused pleads guilty to Garrioch homicide
The last person to face charges in connection with the homicide of Alan Garrioch near Bruno has pleaded guilty. Jodie Lynn Veilleux entered guilty pleas at what was to be the start of her trial in Sas...
Jan 10, 2023
Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protect...
Jan 10, 2023
Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures
MONTREAL - Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits. Railway CEO Martin Landry says in a stat...
Jan 10, 2023
Damar Hamlin's horrific injury gives CFL opportunity to discuss, review protocols
It's a story that's now trending in a positive direction, but Damar Hamlin's horrific injury is providing the CFL, its executives and its head coaches with a talking point at the league's winter meeti...
Jan 10, 2023
Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates for minor leaguer Chavez Young
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Chavez Young. Thompson made 22 starts for Pittsburgh ...
Jan 10, 2023
Mendicino open to working with MPs to 'improve' much-criticized cybersecurity bill
OTTAWA - The federal public safety minister says he is prepared to work with parliamentarians to revise the Liberal government's cybersecurity bill after civil society groups and opposition MPs raised...
Jan 10, 2023
AP source: Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with Twins
Carlos Correa reversed course for a second time, agreeing Tuesday to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete agreements with the New York Me...
Jan 10, 2023