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Jagmeet Singh’s top adviser says the NDP leader is not particularly eager to trigger an election, even as the Conservatives challenge him to do just that. Anne McGrath, Singh’s principal secretary, says there will be more volatility in Parliament and the odds of an early election have risen. “I don’t think he is anxious to […]

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s team names and logos have finally arrived. After a season of canvassing fans, players and general managers, the PWHL unveiled long-awaited branding for all six franchises on Monday. The Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres will take the ice next season as […]

New Democrat labour critic Matthew Green says his party will be having “tough conversations” about the future of its agreement with the Liberals at a coming caucus retreat. Two years ago the NDP and Liberals forged a confidence-and-supply agreement, with the New Democrats agreeing to keep the minority government in power until June of next […]

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada’s two biggest railways. A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. […]

The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders settled for a 22-22 tie after an eventful overtime Thursday night. A 29-yard Brett Lauther field goal for Saskatchewan appeared to be the winner in the second overtime, and players had started to leave the field while fans had started to walk onto the field when Ottawa challenged for […]

The Ottawa Redblacks are looking to pick up right where they left off. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (5-2) will look to extend their four-game home winning streak when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-3) on Thursday night at TD Place. The Redblacks were playing solid football before the bye and with a number of […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on social media that Ottawa has approved Alberta’s request for federal assistance after a fast-moving wildfire hit Jasper National Park and its townsite late Wednesday. The park’s social media account says the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite, but the specific locations or neighbourhoods affected are not being […]

It’s certainly been a hectic week for Jarious Jackson. Jackson was named Edmonton’s interim head coach Monday after head coach and general manager Chris Jones was fired. The move followed the Elks’ 37-34 home loss to the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday night. At least Jackson, who is also Edmonton’s offensive co-ordinator and quarterback coach, will […]

The federal government says it has reached an agreement with Saskatchewan over the province not paying carbon levy money to Ottawa, though the case may still end up in court.  National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Tuesday the deal secures 50 per cent of what Saskatchewan owes until the dispute is resolved.  She said the agreement complies with the […]

The Assembly of First Nations and the federal government finalized a deal with Ottawa late Wednesday night that will see the federal government spend $47.8 billion to reform child welfare programs over the next 10 years. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the announcement on the final day of the AFN’s annual general assembly […]