Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Canada will maintain Russian oil sanctions, despite 30-day U.S. pause: Carney
OTTAWA - Canada will maintain its sanctions on Russia and its shadow fleet of oil transports, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ease sanctions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday. T...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026

A 68-year-old powerlifter smashes records and says she lives for 'clang' of weights
ST. JOHN'S - On Thursday morning, 68-year-old Mava Brydges put the weight of a household refrigerator onto her back, lowered herself toward the floor and then stood up again. Her 132.5-kilogram squat ...
Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026

Opening grain prices Friday, March 13
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 666.13 (up 2.80) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils: 5...
Ryan Young Mar 13, 2026

Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection
OTTAWA - The Conservatives have now named candidates for all three upcoming byelections. The party announced that middle school teacher Diana Filipova will run in Scarborough Southwest. That seat was ...
The Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Carney says Canada will maintain Russia sanctions as U.S. pauses on oil
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will maintain its sanctions on Russia and its shadow fleet of oil transports. The United States today placed a 30-day waiver on its Russian oil sanction...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026

Montreal's mayor heading to South Korea for 'economic and cultural mission'
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is heading to South Korea for a five-day trip aimed at strengthening economic and cultural ties. Martinez Ferrada and about 50 other delegates will vi...
Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026

Trump administration expands trade investigations to more countries, including Canada
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up the president's tariff policies. "We are trying to move very qui...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026

Saskatchewan curling team moving on from skip Mike McEwen
The breakup of one of Saskatchewan’s top curling teams has arrived a little earlier than many expected. Team Mike McEwen is no more. After three seasons together, Saskatoon Nutana’s Colton...
Dave Thomas Mar 13, 2026
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, ...
Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador ...
Canadian Press Mar 13, 2026
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