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Canadian speedskaters win two silver medals at World Cup event in Poland

TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI, Poland — After being held off the podium on Friday, Canadian speedskaters bounced back to pick up two silver medals in World Cup long-track action on Saturday. Laurent Dubreuil, of Levis, Que.

Dec 9, 2023 12:07 PM Read more >

RCMP in Mission, B.C., seek witnesses to shooting at Real Canadian Superstore

MISSION, B.C. — Mounties in Mission, B.C., are asking any witnesses to come forward after a man was shot numerous times Wednesday night at a Real Canadian Superstore parking lot in the city.

Dec 9, 2023 11:54 AM Read more >

Jacksonville Jaguars move Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to active roster

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence questionable with a high-ankle sprain, the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) have signed Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns (7-5).

Dec 9, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

Between burger bites, Christmas card-writing and constant voting, MPs lose a work day

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament lost an entire day of work in the House of Commons after a voting marathon forced by the Conservatives, sneaking in bites of burgers and writing Christmas cards to get them through the night.

Dec 9, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

Quebec man charged with 2nd-degree murder after toddler's death

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder after the death of a toddler who was found severely injured at a home daycare northeast of Montreal.

Dec 9, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Canadian men turn heads with two upset wins on Day 1 of South Africa Rugby Sevens

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Canada's men, who finished last in Dubai last weekend, scored upset wins over defending World Series champion New Zealand and reigning Cape Town titleholder Samoa on Saturday to advance to the Cup quarterfinals of the South

Dec 9, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

Head-on collision in Prince Edward Island leaves three dead, two critically injured

MARSHFIELD, P.E.I. — RCMP say three people were killed and two were critically injured in a Friday evening collision in central Prince Edward Island. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision in the community of Marshfield around 6 p.m.

Dec 9, 2023 10:22 AM Read more >

Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury strikes gold again in Sweden

IDRE FJÄLL, Sweden — Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury completed his World Cup golden sweep by winning the men's dual moguls competition on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Woman charged with second-degree murder in death of 3-year-old boy: Toronto police

Toronto police say a 22-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder of a three-year-old boy. Police say they received a medical call from a residence in the Dawes Road and Chapman Avenue area on Dec. 3.

Dec 9, 2023 7:49 AM Read more >

Canada wins gold, bronze at short track speedskating World Cup stop in Beijing

BEIJING — Jordan Pierre-Gilles won gold and William Dandjinou claimed bronze as Canada enjoyed a two-medal day at the short track speedskating World Cup stop in Beijing on Saturday. Pierre-Gilles, of Sherbrooke, Que.

Dec 9, 2023 7:48 AM Read more >