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Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

WASHINGTON — Canada is embarking on an effort to test the boundaries of its shared border with the United States, launching a pilot project that would allow northbound land travellers to clear customs while still on U.S. soil.
Family of Sammy Yatim tells inquest they still struggle to cope with teen's death

Family of Sammy Yatim tells inquest they still struggle to cope with teen's death

TORONTO — The family of a teen who was shot by a Toronto police officer more than a decade ago told a coroner's inquest Friday there should be support to help people like them cope with their loss, noting they are still struggling to come to terms wi
Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft

Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft

It's the start of a rather unconventional and unique job interview for Isaiah Adams.
Snowstorm headed toward Ontario and Quebec this weekend, up to 40 cm in forecast

Snowstorm headed toward Ontario and Quebec this weekend, up to 40 cm in forecast

MONTREAL — Environment Canada issued weather warnings for large parts of Ontario and Quebec on Friday as a winter storm was expected to bring up to 40 centimetres of snow to some regions, along with strong winds and a risk of storm surges.
Feds say U.S., Ukraine haven't finalized deal on air defence donation

Feds say U.S., Ukraine haven't finalized deal on air defence donation

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says Canada's donation of an air-defence system to Ukraine is in the midst of clearing one final administrative hurdle with the U.S. government. A spokesperson says Ukraine and the U.S.
Canada's chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre plans to retire this summer

Canada's chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre plans to retire this summer

OTTAWA — Gen. Wayne Eyre is planning to retire as Canada's chief of the defence staff this summer, he said in a statement to military members Friday.
TSX rises Friday, while U.S. markets end mixed on inflation data, bank earnings

TSX rises Friday, while U.S. markets end mixed on inflation data, bank earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed following a report on wholesale inflation and the start to fourth-quarter earnings season. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 71.82 points at 20,990.

Veteran receiver Kyran Moore signs one-year extension with Elks

EDMONTON — Kyran Moore won't be hitting CFL free agency this year. The American receiver signed a one-year contract extension Friday with the Edmonton Elks.
73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada

73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada

OTTAWA — An annual survey from Health Canada shows 73 per cent of respondents are buying their cannabis from legal sources. That number compares with 37 per cent in 2019, the year after Canada first legalized cannabis.
The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' becomes first song to pass 4 billion Spotify streams

The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' becomes first song to pass 4 billion Spotify streams

The Weeknd is setting records on Spotify once again with "Blinding Lights." The Toronto superstar's 2019 hit single became the first song to cross the milestone of four billion plays when the streaming service updated its figures on Friday.
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