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New trade deal to chop red tape, knock down trade barriers across Canada
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
VICTORIA — A trade agreement has been signed between all provinces, territories and the federal government to will bring down trade barriers, allowing businesses to sell their products across Canada. Ravi Kahlon, British Columbia’s minister of jobs and economic growth, announced the agreement in Victoria, although it was signed by the country’s trade ministers at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activists award Canada ‘fossil of the day’ title at UN climate conference
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it was awarded the satirical “fossil of the day” title at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. The Climate Action Network, which has handed out the satirical award since 1999, said Canada was singled out for the first time in more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney visits Abu Dhabi as alarm grows over possible UAE role in Sudan’s civil war
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to seek more ties with the United Arab Emirates in fields like artificial intelligence — just as the country stands accused of helping to fuel a genocide in Sudan. Carney’s visit to the UAE, the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins out for season with back injury
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins will miss the remainder of the regular season, coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday. Hankins has not played in a game this season because of a back issue that has been causing him issues since training camp. He has been on the reserve/non-football injury list. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Post on Kris Boyd’s Instagram account says Jets cornerback has started breathing on his own
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — A post on New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd’s Instagram account on Wednesday said he has started to breathe on his own after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning. Boyd’s Instagram Stories feature a picture of the special teams standout lying down and smiling in what appears to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks face a challenging stretch as they play without injured Giannis Antetokounmpo
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The knock on the Milwaukee Bucks heading into the season was that they didn’t have enough star power supporting Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now they’re going to have to find a way to win without the two-time league MVP. Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Antetokounmpo will miss about two weeks after straining his left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers misses practice but is hopeful to renew acquaintances with the Bears
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is optimistic but hardly certain his broken left wrist will be good enough for him to play on Sunday when Pittsburgh visits Chicago. There’s no question how the rest of him feels about the potential to get a chance to face the Bears one last time. The 41-year-old four-time MVP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties. ESPN has a reworked deal that includes out-of-market streaming rights while NBC and Netflix will air games as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves’ McDaniels misses his first game in nearly two years because of a sprained wrist
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was ruled out of Wednesday’s game against Washington because of a sprained left wrist, his first absence in nearly two years. McDaniels played a season-low 23 minutes in Minnesota’s 120-96 win over Dallas on Monday, exiting for good late in the third quarter with the Timberwolves leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB will comply with Senate’s request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee’s request for documents detailing gambling investigations. Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee sent a letter Monday to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred asking for information by Dec. 5. The request followed indictments of Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals’ offense in flux due to injuries, suspension
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of moving pieces on offense going into this weekend’s matchup with the rolling New England Patriots. Joe Flacco has been limited in practice as he continues to manage a shoulder injury. Fellow quarterback Joe Burrow, out since September with a toe injury, participated in his first ... Read More »
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