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Ottawa’s budget legislation puts final nail in the coffin of the digital services tax
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Legislation to implement the Liberals’ new federal budget will also spell the end of Canada’s ill-fated digital services tax. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced legislation in the House of Commons today to implement measures included in the federal budget, which narrowly passed a vote in the chamber on Monday. The formal repeal of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Main selected as Nunavut’s premier, marking territory’s first non-Inuk leader
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — John Main was selected as Nunavut’s next premier on Tuesday, marking the first time Nunavut will have a non-Inuk leader. Main, a third-term MLA who speaks fluent Inuktitut and served as Nunavut’s health minister in the previous assembly, beat out David Akeeagok for the position in a secret ballot vote in Nunavut’s Legislature. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL considers options including relocating Ottawa Charge over plans to cut seating capacity
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is exploring options including the possibility of relocating the Ottawa Charge following the city’s plan to reduce the team’s current home’s seating capacity by about 2,000 during a renovation, a league executive said Tuesday. Speaking on a Zoom call with reporters, executive vice president of business operations Amy Scheer said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I wanted to be here:’ O’Shea resists pull of home, remains with Blue Bombers
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea’s mom didn’t try to convince him to move closer to his hometown. O’Shea spoke to the media on Tuesday and explained why he signed a three-year extension last week to remain head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers through the 2028 season. “There’s obviously a whole pile of reasons, but we’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Titans place Calvin Ridley on injured reserve with broken leg
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans put wide receiver Calvin Ridley on injured reserve Tuesday after he broke his right leg on their first offensive play of their latest loss. The Titans signed James Proche II from the practice squad to fill the roster spot. They also signed Lance McCutcheon and Kristian Wilkerson to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders’ emotional moment: Shedeur’s NFL debut with the Browns
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders cried tears of happiness as his son took the field over the weekend for the first time in a regular-season NFL game. There was admiration, too, over what it took for quarterback Shedeur Sanders to get his opportunity with the Cleveland Browns. “I know the fight behind the fight,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Tuesday, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secured Europe’s remaining automatic spots. A total of 43 teams will earn places through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to prevent court challenges to a trio of laws impacting transgender youth and adults. The clause is part of a bill now before the house, and Premier Danielle Smith says the move is necessary to protect children’s health and well-being. She says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: John Main selected as Nunavut’s first non-Inuk leader
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — John Main has been selected as Nunavut’s next premier, marking the first time Nunavut will have a non-Inuk leader. Main beat out David Akeeagok for the position in a secret ballot vote in Nunavut’s legislature this afternoon. Main is a third-term MLA who speaks fluent Inuktitut and served as Nunavut’s health minister in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweden and Canada sign strategic partnership as royal couple visits Ottawa
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in Ottawa on Tuesday morning and were welcomed at Rideau Hall by a small crowd of onlookers waving Swedish flags. Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were part of the Canadian delegation receiving the royal couple, who are making a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots in Europe
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots. Spain was held to a 2-2 home draw at Turkey but guaranteed first place in Group E and equaled Italy’s 31-match unbeaten streak in competitive matches. Italy’s record came between 2018 and 2021. ... Read More »
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