3 hours ago Canucks Coffee: Brewing up a festive Christmas reminder to remain grateful

When players pause and reflect, there's much to be grateful for in their quest to be at their best. Inspiration comes from stars, grinders and hockey-lifers

Culture

4 hours ago Canadian should prepare for spring election, even if Trudeau stays on: experts

Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Trudeau stays on or not.

Politics

5 hours ago Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Political watchers are abuzz over the possible scenarios that could play out in the coming year following last week’s drama […]

Politics

5 hours ago After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

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

6 hours ago What could happen to the Liberal government? Three possible scenarios for the House of Commons

Justin Trudeau is reportedly taking the holiday break to reflect on his future. That means a lot can happen by the time the House of Commons resumes on Jan. 27

Politics

14 hours ago Phenom Gavin McKenna shows he's ready for the world junior championship big stage with Canada

The most productive teenage hockey player in all of Canada was an extra forward without set linemates when the world junior pre-tournament schedule began last Thursday. He was also only 16 years old and needed to prove to the coaching staff he could play without the puck, too. After limited ice time against the Swiss, […]

Sport

14 hours ago As U.S. TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: Online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States. On Tuesday, some influencers began a two-day […]

Technology

16 hours ago Edmonton orders evacuation of apartment building where security guard was killed

The central Edmonton building had over 60 people living inside at the time the closure was ordered, including about two-dozen children.

Events

17 hours ago Canada’s chief actuary report at odds with Alberta’s pension plan estimate

EDMONTON — A report from Canada’s chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan’s assets that the province has argued it should get if it were to leave the investment fund. The chief actuary’s paper, published Friday, says the calculation that claims Alberta should get 53 […]

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18 hours ago Saskatchewan man among thousands still waiting for passports following Canada Post strike

The Canada Post Strike backlog is affecting more than just late holiday gifts, with thousands of Canadians left waiting for their passports.

Sport