Canadian cross-country skiers Tom Stephen, Xavier McKeever set to make big strides at Olympics
Meet the young Albertans who have helped put a podium finish 'on the radar' for Canada's cross-country ski team at the Milano Cortina Games.
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Politics & Government
Peterborough store clerk testifies in own defence at assault trial
A Circle K store clerk took the stand in court where he faces a charge of aggravated assault after he took control of a bat used by a robber.
'Small-town hockey hero': Chris Wright remembers his son JJ, a Southern Alberta Mustang
His father shares memories of JJ, born and raised in Kamloops, who died Monday in a collision in Stavely along with two teammates
Ottawa orders public servants to start working in office 4 days a week
A Treasury Board message said executives will have to work on-site five days per week starting May 4, with all other employees expected in the office four days a week as of July 6.
Montreal launches blitz to repair ‘catastrophic’ number of potholes plaguing roadways
Claude Pinard, chair of the city's executive committee, says this winter is one of the worst for potholes since 2018, calling the state of the roadways "catastrophic."
Business & Economy
U.S. pushes for bigger slice of Congo’s mineral resources
The US government is seeking to acquire more of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral resources, particularly copper and cobalt, which are crucial for US interests.
BYD’s $60 Billion Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs
BYD's stock value has dropped by $60 billion due to concerns about China's EV market, including declining domestic demand and rising raw material costs.
Capstone Copper Announces Labour Agreement at Mantoverde Operation
Capstone Copper Corp. has reached a 3-year labour agreement with Union #2 at the Mantoverde Mine in Chile, ending a strike that began on January 2.
The Cannabist Company Announces Closing of Transaction for the Sale of Virginia Assets to an Affiliate of Millstreet
The Cannabist Company has closed a transaction to sell its Virginia assets to an affiliate of Millstreet.
Hawk Ridge Systems Adds Stratasys Technologies to Its 3D Printing Portfolio
Hawk Ridge Systems partners with Stratasys to expand its 3D printing solutions, adding production-grade technologies for advanced prototyping and scalability.