Indigenous

CPKC says it's unshaken by Mexican president's decree to host passenger rail service

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. says it's untroubled by a draft decree from Mexico's president that would require freight railways to allow passenger service on their tracks.

Nov 17, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

'Very grateful for things:' Woman who escaped Gaza appreciative of life in Canada

MISSISSAUGA — Rana Nassrawi has been appreciating the little things lately.

Nov 17, 2023 9:59 AM Read more >

Canada's Mirela Rahvena claims bronze medal in skeleton World Cup opener

BEIJING — Canada's Mirela Rahneva took home the bronze medal in women's skeleton on Friday as the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Cup season got underway.

Nov 17, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

Allison Russell, Burton Cummings, Tom Cochrane set for Gordon Lightfoot charity show

TORONTO — A packed lineup of Canadian musicians is headed to Massey Hall for a concert tribute to late folk legend Gordon Lightfoot next year.

Nov 17, 2023 9:53 AM Read more >

Quarterback Chad Kelly leads Toronto charge at CFL awards banquet

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Chad Kelly would gladly switch spots with Brady Oliveira. Kelly received the CFL's outstanding player award Thursday ahead of Oliveira.

Nov 17, 2023 8:41 AM Read more >

Canopy Growth says Ontario court has approved sale of BioSteel business

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says an Ontario court has approved the sale of its BioSteel sports drink business in a pair of deals. Financial terms of the agreements were not immediately available.

Nov 17, 2023 8:06 AM Read more >

Ottawa commits to honouring all-Black battalion that served during First World War

CHERRY BROOK, N.S. — The federal government announced today $2.25 million in funding to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only all-Black unit to serve during the First World War.

Nov 17, 2023 6:05 AM Read more >

In The News for today: Alberta pension plan a no-brainer and APEC summit continues

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Nov 17, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at the Rogers Sugar refinery in Vancouver is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.

Nov 17, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Canada's Haiti envoy: 'Nothing is moving fast enough' to end country's gang crisis

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to Haiti says he hopes the world will move faster to help the country emerge from a prolonged period of lawlessness that has other Caribbean leaders on edge.

Nov 17, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >