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Soldiers asking for donations to help with housing, food costs: memo to Gen. Eyre

Soldiers asking for donations to help with housing, food costs: memo to Gen. Eyre

OTTAWA — The military's chaplain-general says morale among troops is the lowest it's been in recent memory as many soldiers struggle with the cost of living. In a briefing note sent to the chief of the defence staff, Gen.
Flu, COVID immunization campaign kicks off in B.C. as vaccines arrive at pharmacies

Flu, COVID immunization campaign kicks off in B.C. as vaccines arrive at pharmacies

British Columbia has launched its immunization campaign for this year's respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province. The immunization plan was announced late last month as B.C.
A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The RCMP said Tuesday it has launched an investigation into Ontario's decision to open up protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy: Nov.
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL draft.

A look at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as it undergoes a $350-million-plus facelift

TORONTO — A look at Scotiabank Arena, which is undergoing more than $350 million in renovations: BEGINNINGS: The arena, which covers 665,000 square feet and six floors, opened in February 1999 as the Air Canada Centre and was renamed Scotiabank Arena
Proposed class action case filed against TD on behalf of mobile mortgage specialists

Proposed class action case filed against TD on behalf of mobile mortgage specialists

TORONTO — A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Toronto-Dominion Bank alleging more than 1,000 TD mobile mortgage specialists across Canada did not receive their proper vacation and holiday pay.
Quebec delays opening of representative office in Israel amid Hamas attacks

Quebec delays opening of representative office in Israel amid Hamas attacks

QUEBEC — The Quebec government says it will delay the opening of its representative office in Israel amid the unprecedented attacks on the country.
CIBC names Mark Podlasly to board of directors effective Nov. 1

CIBC names Mark Podlasly to board of directors effective Nov. 1

TORONTO — CIBC says Mark Podlasly will join the bank's board of directors effective Nov. 1. Podlasly is the chief sustainability officer at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, a collective of 144 Indigenous nations.
Halifax man who spent nearly eight years in jail freed after jury acquits on murder

Halifax man who spent nearly eight years in jail freed after jury acquits on murder

HALIFAX — A Halifax man who was found not guilty last week in his second-degree murder retrial has been released from custody.
Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

Leon Draisaitl has left the rink frustrated by a call more than once. The Edmonton Oilers star might get an explanation from a referee or linesman on the ice. That doesn't mean Draisaitl is in agreement.
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