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Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan
OTTAWA - As 2022 draws to a close, Canada's population has already grown more than in any other year since Confederation. Statistics Canada says the country's population grew by 362,453 people, or 0.9...
Dec 21, 2022
Hockey Canada picking up the pieces after disastrous, scandal-filled 2022
Hugh L. Fraser didn't have the nuts-and-bolts knowledge to coach his sons' hockey teams. He did, however, want to pitch in at the frigid rinks across eastern Ontario. "By the time my older boy finishe...
Dec 21, 2022
CF Montreal trades for defender Aaron Herrera, sends money and pick to Real Salt Lake
MONTREAL - Defender Aaron Herrera was acquired by CF Montreal in trade with Real Salt Lake on Wednesday. Herrera's arrival will help fill the void left by the departure of Canadian defender Alistair J...
Dec 21, 2022
NHLers reflect how 3-on-3 OT has changed since inception: 'You can't force it'
Mark Giordano remembers a time when 3-on-3 overtime was run-and-gun. Those chaotic days are long gone. Since reducing the number of players in the extra period from four skaters a side down to three a...
Dec 21, 2022
COVID-19 pandemic helped Quebec surpass its emissions target: environment minister
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is crediting the COVID-19 pandemic for helping the province surpass its climate change targets. Quebec cut emissions from greenhouse gases - which trap heat and warm the...
Dec 21, 2022
Quebec expanding urgent-care phone line to all children amid ER overcrowding
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Quebec is expanding a call-in service that allows parents to book urgent medical appointments for sick children, in an effort to reduce emergency room visits. Health Minister Christi...
Dec 21, 2022
Senators sign defenceman Artem Zub to four-year contract extension
OTTAWA - Defenceman Artem Zub has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators. The contract has an average annual value of US$4.6 million. Zub will earn $4 million in 2023-24, an...
Dec 21, 2022
St. Brieux Kin Club hosts ribbon cutting for new gazebo
The St. Brieux Kin Club has officially completed its "first project ever".The group recently held a ribbon cutting for the construction of a new gazebo and featured a special visit from Santa Claus, a...
Dec 21, 2022
Local Co-Op stores give back during extremely cold times
Lake Country Co-op employees recently spread some love to those that need it the most in Prince Albert.As part of the company's "Give the Gift of Warmth" campaign donations were accepted from team mem...
Dec 21, 2022
Extreme cold leads to flight cancellations in BC, Alberta : In The News for Dec. 21
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec.21 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Dec 21, 2022