Canada The defence wrapped up its case in the sexual assault trial of retired vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson on Wednesday with two witnesses who served as officers on the ship where the alleged attack is said to have occurred more than 30 years ago. Edmundson has pleaded not guilty, denies any wrongdoingCBC News ·Continue Reading
Warning: This story contains graphic images of wounded victims. The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday. Police Chief Stacey Graves said that the 22 people injured in the shootingContinue Reading
With home-ice advantage and several medal contenders on its roster, Canada looks poised for a strong showing at the World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships starting Thursday in Calgary. As the name implies, this event determines the men’s and women’s world champions (and silver and bronze medallists) in each separateContinue Reading
Hockey A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players. Plaintiffs allege system denies players freedom to play for team of their choiceThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 14, 2024 3:32 PM ESTContinue Reading
Business The average asking price for rent in Canada reached $2,196 in January, a 10 per cent increase from this time last year — marking another record high amid a deepening rental crisis. Highest jump was in Edmonton, with prices up 17% since last year Jenna Benchetrit · CBC News · Posted: Feb 14, 2024 3:32Continue Reading
Ice dancers Nikolaj Soerensen and Laurence Fournier Beaudry have been named to Canada’s figure skating team for next month’s world championships in Montreal. Ice dancer withdrew from nationals in January after report of sexual assault accusationThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 14, 2024 3:29 PM EST | Last Updated: 6Continue Reading
Golf Nick Taylor is developing a reputation as one of the PGA Tour’s most clutch players, and he’s loving it. Taylor drained an 11-foot putt for birdie on the second playoff hole of the WM Phoenix Open on Sunday to beat American Charley Hoffman for his second victory in nineContinue Reading
Politics The Liberal government is rebranding its carbon tax rebate in an effort to make it clear to Canadians where the funds are coming from. Polling suggests a quarter of Canadians eligible for rebate believe they didn’t receive it Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Feb 14, 2024 2:55Continue Reading
Politics All federal government contracts with GC Strategies — the company at the centre of a blistering auditor general’s report about the federal government’s ArriveCan app — were suspended in November 2023 “out of caution,” Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos told reporters Wednesday. Ottawa’s contracts with GC Strategies have amountedContinue Reading
Hockey·ROUNDUP Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly will appeal his five-game suspension from the NHL for a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig, the team announced Wednesday. Veteran D-man was disciplined Tuesday for cross-check to head of Senators’ GreigField Level Media · Posted: Feb 14, 2024Continue Reading
