“Oh he’s unbelievable! He’s just an incredible hockey player — he’s totally gifted,” is how power skating coach Pat Puddifant describes Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar. Puddifant, who runs Blades Skate Shop, has known the Calgary native since he was just eight years old and playing hockey at the Crowchild Twin Arena in northwest Calgary. … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Publishing date: Jun 28, 2022 • 11 minutes ago • 3 minute read • Join the conversation A closed schoolyard is seen through its fence in Montreal, Monday, April 27, 2020. Photo by Paul Chiasson /The Canadian Press Article content Another school year has come to an end. Eventually, there must be … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics News Local News The NDP’s first two-term premier will stay on as party leader until a new leader is selected. Publishing date: Jun 28, 2022 • 12 minutes ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation British Columbia Premier John Horgan poses for a portrait after a swearing-in ceremony at Government … Read more
Police in Saanich, B.C., near Victoria, say multiple people have been injured after an exchange of gunfire between suspects and police officers. The police department tweeted two suspects are in custody and officers are searching the area for a possible additional suspect. The department says in a statement on Twitter that officers had originally been … Read more
The top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows who is testifying before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot was a young, fast-rising star in the Trump administration. Cassidy Hutchinson was a staff assistant at the Office of Legislative Affairs before she was quickly promoted to special … Read more
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This page tracks the most recent COVID-19 data reported by the province. The Ontario government now releases COVID-19 data once a week, every Thursday. About the data On June 16, the Ontario government halted daily COVID-19 data reporting, moving to weekly reports. Daily numbers for the previous seven days are included in the weekly report. … Read more
Heat warnings and special weather statements have lifted across British Columbia but remain in place over large sections of Yukon as temperatures in the territory nudge 30 C — eight degrees above average. Heat warnings are posted for the Dawson, Mayo and Pelly-Carmacks regions northwest of Whitehorse. The weather office says the warnings were expected … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Lich will be returned to Ottawa to appear in court. Author of the article: Publishing date: Jun 28, 2022 • 7 minutes ago • 2 minute read • 186 Comments Tamara Lich, organizer for a protest convoy by truckers and supporters demanding an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, delivers a statement during … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Crime Police found about 450 grams of drugs believed to be fentanyl, cocaine and crystal meth. Publishing date: Jun 28, 2022 • 16 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation Surrey RCMP say it found drugs, cash and a handgun after stopping a stolen vehicle. Three people … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links BC Lions The Victoria-born pivot headlined the league’s top performers for Week 3 after throwing for 436 yards — a CFL single-game record for passing yards by a Canadian quarterback — and four touchdowns in the Lions’ 44-3 thrashing of visiting Toronto on Saturday. Author of the article: Publishing date: Jun 28, … Read more
