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Group of U.S. distillers complains N.S. and other provinces favouring local alcohol
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
HALIFAX — A group of U.S. alcohol producers claims Canadian retailers are giving unfair advantage to local spirits, including what it calls “discriminatory” markups in Nova Scotia and other provinces. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States has sent a 77-page submission to the office of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlining obstacles the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas cold for the West, freezing rain in Ontario and winter storms in the East
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Relentless cold and snow are in the forecast for many areas of Western Canada for Christmas, while northern Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador will see blizzard conditions until Boxing Day. Environment Canada says a windy winter storm is on the way for almost all of Newfoundland and Labrador and northeastern Quebec where between 30 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Act one is over,’ says MP who defeated Poilievre in last election
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy has a square glass case in his office that holds a spray-painted pair of sneakers he wore while campaigning for the federal election. He calls it his “Stanley Cup.” Fanjoy became the MP for the Ottawa-area riding of Carleton in the last election after defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver’s last-minute TD pass
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 comeback victory over California in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night. Weaver entered the game after Micah Alejado took a hard hit on the previous play. With the Rainbow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans plays Phoenix, aims for 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Phoenix Suns (16-13, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8-23, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Pelicans play Phoenix. The Pelicans are 4-19 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is 6-12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bane, Magic host the Hornets
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Charlotte Hornets (10-20, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (17-13, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Magic are 5-2 in division games. Orlando is third in the Eastern Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington hosts Toronto on home slide
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Toronto Raptors (18-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-23, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts Toronto looking to end its four-game home slide. The Wizards have gone 3-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 11.5 offensive rebounds per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana hosts Boston, aims to stop home losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Boston Celtics (18-11, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (6-24, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana aims to end its three-game home slide with a win against Boston. The Pacers have gone 4-14 against Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is 5-12 when it turns the ball over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta faces Miami, looks to stop home slide
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Miami Heat (15-15, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (15-16, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta plays Miami looking to stop its three-game home slide. The Hawks have gone 9-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta has a 6-11 record against teams over .500. The Heat are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz take on the Pistons on 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Detroit Pistons (24-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-19, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah aims to break its four-game slide when the Jazz take on Detroit. The Jazz are 7-10 on their home court. Utah ranks sixth in the Western Conference with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes on Philadelphia, seeks 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers (16-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (14-15, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago is looking to build upon its four-game win streak with a victory over Philadelphia. The Bulls have gone 11-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago is second in the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
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