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Parliament resuming as parties jockey for position on cost of living, housing fixes

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will return to their seats in the House of Commons on Monday as the governing Liberals lay out new housing and cost-of-living initiatives hoping to end the beating their party is taking in the polls.

Sep 17, 2023 5:51 PM Read more >

Canada's De Grasse wins 200m Diamond League title with impressive season-best showing

EUGENE, Ore. — Canada's Andre De Grasse had an impressive season-best performance in the men's 200 metres to win his first Diamond League title at the Prefontaine Classic on Sunday. The Markham, Ont.

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England grind Japan down and cut loose late in second Rugby World Cup win

NICE, France (AP) — England wore down Japan then used a bizarre try to play unrestrained and roll to 34-12 for a second straight victory at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

Sep 17, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Fiji upends Australia in Rugby World Cup boilover. South Africa and England roll on

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Fiji defeated Australia 22-15 for the first time in 69 years and sent a jolt of euphoria through the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

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Métro Média to declare bankruptcy as local journalism takes another hit

MONTREAL — Métro Média will declare bankruptcy this week, permanently ending its coverage of local government in parts of the province's two largest cities, the head of the Quebec newspaper publisher said Sunday.

Sep 17, 2023 4:25 PM Read more >

Quebec workers' fund manager announces return of lump-sum contributions

MONTREAL — The Fonds de solidarité FTQ says shareholders will be able to resume lump-sum contributions in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Sep 17, 2023 3:57 PM Read more >

Cord Jefferson’s 'American Fiction' wins People’s Choice at Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” a satire about race and personal agency, was the winner of this year's People's Choice prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Sep 17, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Thousands remained without power Sunday as post-tropical storm Lee gradually moved out of the Maritimes, leaving a trail of downed trees and coastlines damaged by pounding surf.

Sep 17, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

Three minor earthquakes recorded off B.C. coast, near Port Hardy

PORT HARDY, B.C. — Three minor earthquakes rattled a seismically active area off British Columbia's coast on Sunday without causing any damages or triggering tsunami activity. Earthquakes Canada said a 4.

Sep 17, 2023 2:02 PM Read more >

N.B. couple proceeds with wedding amid onslaught from post-tropical storm Lee

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — Post-tropical storm Lee may have thrown a wrench into Sarah and Dave Roy's wedding plans, but the newlyweds feel the upheaval it caused on their big day is nothing but a positive sign for their future life together.

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