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Quebec cold case murder trial: Prosecutors complete evidence, defence granted delay

Quebec cold case murder trial: Prosecutors complete evidence, defence granted delay

SAGUENAY, Que. — Crown prosecutors completed their case Friday against a Quebec man charged with the first-degree murder and sexual assault of 19-year-old junior college student Guylaine Potvin nearly 24 years ago.
Canada's India Sherret wins first career ski cross World Cup gold

Canada's India Sherret wins first career ski cross World Cup gold

ALLEGHE, Italy — Canada's India Sherret raced to her first World Cup gold medal at a ski cross event Friday. Sherret, from Cranbrook, B.C., won the big final in a time of 55.8 seconds, finishing ahead of Swiss skiers Saskja Lack (55.
Canada signs letter of intent with AI giant Nvidia during CEO's Toronto trip

Canada signs letter of intent with AI giant Nvidia during CEO's Toronto trip

TORONTO — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada has signed a letter of intent with artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia to boost computing power.
Canadians in medal contention at Four Continents Championships

Canadians in medal contention at Four Continents Championships

SHANGHAI — A group of Canadian skaters are in medal contention at the Four Continents Championships heading into the final day of competition. Toronto's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Unionville, Ont.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich unveils '24 staff

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich unveils '24 staff

HAMILTON — Michael Fletcher is returning to the CFL. The former B.C. Lions and Toronto Argonauts linebacker will serve as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebackers coach in 2024 on head coach Scott Milanovich's staff.
Mexico's Purepecha Indigenous group welcomes the New Year with ancient 'New Fire' ceremony

Mexico's Purepecha Indigenous group welcomes the New Year with ancient 'New Fire' ceremony

OCUMICHO, Mexico (AP) — Guided by their ancestral lunar calendar, members of Mexico’s Purepecha Indigenous group celebrated their own New Year’s Eve — a little differently than the West’s traditional New Year.
Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

OTTAWA — Business insolvencies rose 57.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. For the entire year, business insolvencies were up 41.
January auto sales jump nearly 15% as 'pent-up demand' continues to drive trends

January auto sales jump nearly 15% as 'pent-up demand' continues to drive trends

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says auto sales jumped 14.9 per cent in January compared with the year before. Manufacturers reported an estimated 112,862 transactions for the month, up from 98,259 units in January 2023.
Groundhog Day: Canada's famous furry forecasters predict early spring

Groundhog Day: Canada's famous furry forecasters predict early spring

Canada's famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces predicted an early spring.

Analysts propose more Canadian ties to Southeast Asia amid chill with India, China

OTTAWA — Amid a chill in relations with both of Asia's heavyweights, regional experts say it's time Ottawa warms up to Southeast Asia, arguing Canada has an edge as a middle power with large institutional investors.
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