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Lando Norris’ practice pace shows he’s driver to beat in Formula 1 title decider
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
The Formula 1 title fight is Lando Norris’ to lose, and he doesn’t look like losing. The British driver went fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions as he laid down a marker ahead of the three-way title decider at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris beat title rival Max Verstappen by just .008 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukraine condemns Olympic diver Lyskun’s switch to Russia
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Ukraine has condemned two-time Olympic diver Sofiia Lyskun’s switch to represent Russia amid the ongoing war and will try to strip her of awards. The 23-year-old Lyskun told the Russian newspaper Izvestia this week that “coaches’ incompetence” was a factor in her decision. “Most of our coaches are gymnasts or trampoline athletes. How can someone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House is taking on the role of media critic and asking for help from “everyday Americans.” Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the White House launched a web portal it says will spotlight bias on the part of news outlets, targeting the Boston Globe, CBS News and The Independent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.4 per cent (10.1) _ Prince Edward Island 7.7 per cent (8.5) _ Nova Scotia 6.7 per cent (6.7) _ New Brunswick 6.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s November employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.5 per cent (6.9) Employment rate: 60.9 per cent (60.8) Participation rate: 65.1 per cent (65.3) Number unemployed: 1,477,800 (1,557,300) Number working: 21,135,500 (21,081,900) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 12.8 per cent (14.1) Men (25 plus) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No helicopter. IOC president Kirsty Coventry to rely on ground transport for Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
ROME (AP) — For her first Olympics as IOC president, Kirsty Coventry could probably order up a helicopter if she so desired to get from one far-flung venue to another at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games. After all, with sports clusters dotted across northern Italy covering an area of more than 22,000 square kilometres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: MLS Cup Finalists Prepare Ahead of Saturday’s Match
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Thomas Muller and The Vancouver Whitecaps are in Florida to take on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the league’s championship game tomorrow. The team playing in its home stadium, or home market, has won 11 of the last 14 MLS Cup titles. Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter says they’re not concerned with those numbers. The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The labour market surprised economists again in November with a third straight month of job gains. Statistics Canada says the economy added 54,000 jobs last month compared with expectations for a small drop in employment. The unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent from 6.9 per cent in October with 26,000 fewer people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raphinha is back to motivate Barcelona after injury layoff
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — From scoring goals to encouraging his teammates and coach, Raphinha is back fit and again doing almost everything for Barcelona. The Brazil forward has returned from a six-week injury layoff, showing the same form and fight that helped fuel Barcelona’s domestic double and deep Champions League run last season. Raphinha has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McLaren will consider team orders for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in F1 title decider
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — CEO Zak Brown says McLaren could use team orders to manage the Formula 1 title fight if one of its drivers has a “significantly better chance” to win in Sunday’s decisive Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren’s Lando Norris leads the standings by 12 points from Red Bull’s Max ... Read More »
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