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Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's decision to dole out up to $7 million for a pair of 2024 NHL pre-season games continued to cause a stir on Wednesday after reports the Montreal Canadiens were prepared to play in the provincial capital for free.
Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters in Senate on other bill: Simons

Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters in Senate on other bill: Simons

OTTAWA — A Conservative private member's bill to exempt more fuel used by farmers from the carbon price is stirring up intense lobbying efforts in the Senate, and leaving the Liberals on the verge of being forced to carve up their signature climate p
'Dances With Wolves' actor asks Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges

'Dances With Wolves' actor asks Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges

LAS VEGAS — The lawyer for Nathan Chasing Horse has asked the Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges against the "Dances With Wolves" actor and self-described medicine man.
Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal,' says B.C. transportation minister

Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal,' says B.C. transportation minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia's transportation minister says 130 kilometres of highway that was severely damaged by flooding two years ago is now more resilient to extreme weather.
Opening Day: Training camp begins for members of Toronto's PWHL team

Opening Day: Training camp begins for members of Toronto's PWHL team

TORONTO — Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan guided Canada to back-to-back world women's hockey championships in 2021 and 2022 and Olympic gold last year in Beijing.
Edmonton police identify 11-year-old boy killed alongside father in targeted shooting

Edmonton police identify 11-year-old boy killed alongside father in targeted shooting

EDMONTON — Police have identified the boy killed alongside his father in a targeted shooting in Edmonton last week. Police say autopsies were completed earlier this week on 11-year-old Gavin Uppal and his 41-year-old father, Harpreet Uppal.
Report says humidity affects roof stability in Nova Scotia mine under stop work order

Report says humidity affects roof stability in Nova Scotia mine under stop work order

HALIFAX — Production at Cape Breton’s idled Donkin coal mine can’t resume until recommendations contained in a consultant’s report are implemented, says the Nova Scotia Labour Department.
Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle

Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office has quietly published mandate letters for two ministers who were given new portfolios in the Liberal government's summer cabinet shuffle, but it won't be updating its prescriptions for jobs that already existed.
100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

About 250 people showed up to the restaurant.
Maple Leafs, Senators, Red Wings and Wild ready for games in Sweden

Maple Leafs, Senators, Red Wings and Wild ready for games in Sweden

Dylan Larkin has plenty of experience with Swedes. The Detroit Red Wings captain has suited up alongside the likes of Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall and Gustav Nyquist in the past, while rising star Lucas Raymond now plays on his line.
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