WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issu e just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. American flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national […]

Culture

The Montreal Canadiens couldn't go into the NHL Christmas break on a four-game winning streak after dropping a 5-4 decision to the Blue Jackets in Columbus.

Events

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job after eight years in which the southern Democrat picked his moments against a Republican-dominated legislature, winning big on Medicaid expansion and clean energy while falling short in fights over private-school vouchers and abortion rights. Cooper, who steered the state through the coronavirus […]

Culture

The holidays are here, and Toronto is a officially a playground for all winter festivities. From skating trails to drag queens under twinkling lights, here's a how to make the most of the city's exapansive offerings before the new year.Skate at Toronto's newest ice rinkIt was a few weeks behind schedule but Toronto's newest skating rink is finally open in a familiar location. The Harbourfront rink is back where the Natrel Rink used to be and it opened this past weekend with the first of its DJ skate nights and free skate rentals on Saturdays. Experience Canada's Wonderland in the coldThis is no ordinary amusement park trip. WinterFest is decked out with millions of lights, festive food stalls, and two massive Christmas trees that'll make stop and appreciate the holiday spirit. The full lighting extravanganza is open through January 4, with tickets available online starting at $30. Sip Cocktails at a Christmas-themed barAs someone who does part...

Society

MONTREAL — An entrepreneur who sued the City of Montreal for not considering his bid to organize a 2017 electric car race has failed to obtain the more than $3 million in compensation he was seeking. A judge suggested there’s no proof Alexandre Choko would have made money — even if he had been selected […]

Transport

Megan Parker says bullies armed with airsoft pellet guns targeted her home last week, smashing her son's bedroom window, along with windows on her car and garage.

Events

The Calgary Stampeders’ chapter on quarterback Jake Maier has officially come to a close. The Canadian Football League team traded the negotiating rights of the embattled QB on Monday to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a 2025 eighth-round draft pick. The deal gives Saskatchewan a window to negotiate exclusively with Maier, who’s slated to become a […]

Economics

The deal gives Saskatchewan a window to negotiate exclusively with Maier, who’s slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11

Economics

You can take Christmas out of the market, but you can’t change the fact that it’s still a Christmas market.  But they are sure going to try. Just when you thought the politically correct, woke, cancel-culture world was starting to be pushed back upon comes word Toronto’s most famous Christmas market is actually more of […]

Culture

Kurtis Rourke has made the Jon Cornish Trophy a family affair. The Indiana quarterback received the award Monday, which is presented annually to the top Canadian playing football in the NCAA. Rourke’s older brother, Nathan, currently with the CFL’s B.C. Lions, won the award twice in 2017 and 2018 at Ohio. “It’s awesome,” Rourke said. […]

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