1 hour ago About Last Night: Canadiens still in preseason mode in season opening loss

The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators preseason two-fer looked like a heated playoff battle compared to a sleepy season-opening 5-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Forward Zachary Bolduc scored in his debut for the Habs. Oliver Kapanen scored the other shorthanded. Sam Montembeault was saddled with the loss in […]

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2 h. ago B.C. city councillor/social worker running for NDP leadership

OTTAWA — Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership. A news release says Johnston is the first Indigenous woman to seek the party’s top job and that she’s ready to bring “fresh energy and real progressive change” to the party and […]

Politics

3 h. ago La Victoire disputera 2 matchs préparatoires contre le Fleet

L’équipe de Boston sera aussi la première adversaire des Montréalaises en LPHF, le 23 novembre.

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5 h. ago Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI

OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address unauthorized use of music by generative AI systems, helping the industry move toward a licensing system. Representatives from music industry groups appeared before the House of Commons heritage committee, which is studying the effects of AI on creative industries. They […]

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6 h. ago Saskatchewan exports to China drastically fall amid Canada’s tariff dispute

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is again facing calls to stand up for farmers after new figures shows exports from the province to China have drastically fallen.

Economics

6 h. ago Ottawa riposte aux provinces sur la Loi 21 en évoquant la guerre en Ukraine

Sean Fraser a «encore dérapé», a dénoncé le député bloquiste Rhéal Fortin.

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6 h. ago Saskatchewan exports to China nosedive amid Ottawa’s tariff dispute with Beijing

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is again facing calls to stand up for farmers after new figures shows exports from the province to China have drastically fallen. The Statistics Canada data released this week comes amid a trade dispute where Beijing has slapped tariffs on Canadian canola products, widely seen in response to Canada’s […]

Economics

6 h. ago Carney pitches Keystone XL restart for progress on aluminum, steel

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday as part of a larger pitch on linking energy co-operation and support for Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors. A government source who was briefed on the discussions told The Canadian Press that […]

Culture

7 h. ago Davies says budget support up to Carney after sharing NDP’s priorities

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says his party wants to see the coming budget offer more investment in health care, affordable non-market housing and projects that create unionized jobs. Speaking with reporters before question period Wednesday, Davies said he relayed the party’s priorities for the Nov. 4 federal budget to Prime Minister Mark […]

Transport

7 h. ago WARMINGTON: Tamara Lich says she will never ‘apologize’ for Freedom Convoy

But protest leader says she feels "bad" for residents frustrated by trucks and honking horns in Ottawa in 2022.

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7 h. ago Muslim woman allegedly targeted by slurs; Ottawa police charge man, 32

The Ottawa Police Service hate and bias crime unit is continuing to investigate Tuesday's incident at a gas station on Carling Avenue.

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7 h. ago Les libéraux de Carney déposent un projet de loi remanié sur la sécurité frontalière

Des dispositions sur la fouille du courrier ont été retirées, entre autres. Ottawa espère convaincre les autres partis.

Transport

7 h. ago Liberals introduce second border bill as they look to pass some measures quickly

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced a second border security bill that contains several measures from a bill tabled in June — provisions it hopes Parliament will pass soon. The government will still pursue passage of the first bill, which proposes giving authorities controversial new powers to search mail and access personal information. The […]

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7 h. ago Deachman: Barber, Lich sentencing ends another sorry chapter of the convoy

Ottawa can breathe a little easier now that it's over. The details of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber's house arrest are almost beside the point.

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8 h. ago Ottawa Senators have just one goal in mind before raising curtain on 2025

'There’s just one goal in mind for everybody in this room and that’s the Stanley Cup,' says Brady Tkachuk before season opener in Tampa.

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8 h. ago Après Donald Trump, un difficile retour à Ottawa pour Mark Carney

L’opposition lui reproche d’avoir fléchi le genou face au président américain.

Transport

8 h. ago Gatineau police seek help in search for teen missing for almost a month

Aurélie Harrison was last seen at about 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 as she was leaving 155 chemin Freeman in the Hull area.

Events

9 h. ago Déménagement cet été: cette décision est la bonne pour Hamonic

Après quatre saisons à Ottawa, Travis Hamonic a choisi de quitter une organisation en reconstruction pour une autre.

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9 h. ago Steve Staios puts faith in Ottawa Senators to improve after last season's breakthrough

Team's GM is confident in the changes he has made to the NHL team this summer to build off playoff berth.

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10 h. ago Sask. health officials warn of dangerous drugs in North Battleford area

Saskatchewan health officials are warning the public about dangerous drugs that may be circulating in North Battleford, after an incident involving lost or stolen medication.

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