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Soccer writer Grant Wahl died of heart aneurysm at World Cup

Soccer writer Grant Wahl died of heart aneurysm at World Cup

NEW YORK (AP) — Grant Wahl died of an aneurysm in his heart when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer. Wahl's wife, Dr.
Province announces funding for food banks

Province announces funding for food banks

The St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village is gearing up for around 300 Christmas hampers this year, which is “above the “regular” hampers that folks will be needing to get them through the month," said Suzan Krecsy executive director of the food bank.
First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

WINNIPEG — Indigenous groups are considering their own study into a potential search of a landfill outside Winnipeg for the remains of two women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer after police declined to look there.
Conservatives retaining lead over Liberals with slightly wider gap, new poll says

Conservatives retaining lead over Liberals with slightly wider gap, new poll says

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the Tories still have a small lead over the governing Liberals and have slightly widened the gap.
Dr. Henry's COVID orders breached charter, B.C. judge told

Dr. Henry's COVID orders breached charter, B.C. judge told

Data interpretation made "the virus... more dangerous than it actually was," the plaintiff's lawyer told the court.
Supply-chain turbulence is here to stay, so what is Canada doing about it?

Supply-chain turbulence is here to stay, so what is Canada doing about it?

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has lots of reasons to be losing sleep. Soaring living costs have Canadians lined up at food banks. The federal Liberals are anticipating a possible recession.
Any two athletes can compete together domestically in ice dance, pairs: Skate Canada

Any two athletes can compete together domestically in ice dance, pairs: Skate Canada

OTTAWA — Skate Canada has updated its policies so that ice dance or pairs teams competing domestically can be composed of any two athletes.
Trade Minister Mary Ng broke ethics rules over contract to friend, commissioner rules

Trade Minister Mary Ng broke ethics rules over contract to friend, commissioner rules

OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Mary Ng apologized Tuesday after the federal ethics commissioner concluded she broke the rules by awarding a contract to a friend — opening the door for the Opposition Conservatives to point out that it's not the
Society must decide where 'line is going to be' on assault-style firearms: Trudeau

Society must decide where 'line is going to be' on assault-style firearms: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to find the dividing line between guns suitable for hunting and ones that have no place in society because they pose significant dangers in the wrong hands.
CRA should warn benefits applicants about risk of clawbacks: Taxpayers' watchdog

CRA should warn benefits applicants about risk of clawbacks: Taxpayers' watchdog

OTTAWA — Taxpayers' Ombudsperson François Boileau says the Canada Revenue Agency should warn Canadians applying for benefits about the risk of potential clawbacks to other income supports.
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