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Eby brands pipeline ‘energy vampire’ as First Nations vow it will never happen
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
British Columbia Premier David Eby and First Nations have thrown up a wall of opposition to a proposed northern oil pipeline, after Alberta and the federal government signed a memorandum of understanding to work toward making it a reality. Eby said Thursday that the pipeline proposal was a distraction that had already cost B.C. another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murauskas scores 15 of his 19 in 2nd half and Saint Mary’s beats Virginia Tech at Battle 4 Atlantis
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Paulius Murauskas scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, when Joshua Dent scored 11 of his 14, and Saint Mary’s beat Virginia Tech 77-66 on Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals. Saint Mary’s is 8-0 for the first time since the 2013-14 team started 9-0. Saint Mary’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined at least a week with a quad injury
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. He had an MRI exam after the game and the Warriors said Thursday that Curry would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steven Guilbeault quits Carney’s cabinet to protest pipeline deal
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault has resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet to protest Ottawa signing an agreement with Alberta on a proposed new pipeline. In a social media post Thursday, Guilbeault said he submitted his resignation to Carney Thursday afternoon “with great sadness.” “Despite this difficult economic context, I remain one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
A new-look Canadian women’s rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Canada has been drawn in Pool B with Britain, Australia and Japan at the weekend tournament, the first of nine events on the elite HSBC SVNS circuit. After Dubai, the Canadian women head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smikle’s 13 points leads No. 7 Maryland past Hofstra 95-38 to finish 2-0 in Puerto Rico
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Kaylene Smikle scored 13 points and No. 7 Maryland coasted to a 95-38 win over Hofstra on Thursday to wrap up the Puerto Rico Classic. The Terrapins (9-0) got their real challenge in the opener when they defeated No. 16 Kentucky 74-66 in a battle of unbeaten teams. Addi Mack, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know about the Quebec government’s new secularism bill
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has tabled new legislation that would introduce broad new restrictions on religious practices in public and private spaces. On Thursday, Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge said the bill is part of Quebec’s decades-long process of secularization. “This is how we live in Quebec, and this is how we’re going to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Muslim students concerned as Quebec government tables sweeping new secularism rules
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — As the Quebec government tables broad new restrictions on religious practices, Muslim students say they feel unfairly singled out by measures that would forbid them from praying anywhere on college and university campuses. Throughout the day at Concordia University in Montreal, hundreds of students file in and out of two nondescript doors on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The Black: Local favourite Black upsets Einarson to reach final at curling Trials
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
HALIFAX — Christina Black’s team started the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials with a whimper. They have a chance to end it as Canada’s representatives at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Black’s team from the local Halifax Curling Club stunned Kerri Einarson 6-3 in the women’s semifinal on Thursday to advance to the women’s final against Rachel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five takeaways on Alberta-Ottawa pipeline memorandum of understanding
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to grow Alberta’s oil exports while also committing to making it a world leader in green energy technology. Here are five takeaways from the memorandum of understanding: Big-Ticket Infrastructure: Both sides agree to work on approving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ C.J. Stroud likely to return Sunday for game vs. Colts after concussion recovery
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s C.J. Stroud was a full participant in practice Thursday for a second straight day, making it likely that he’ll return Sunday when the Texans visit Indianapolis in a key AFC South matchup after the quarterback missed the last three games recovering from a concussion. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Stroud ... Read More »
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