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'I can't breathe:' Report says Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George Floyd

'I can't breathe:' Report says Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George Floyd

Quebec Sports Minister Isabelle Charest says she was 'deeply shocked' by a report that a young Black hockey player in the province was made to say, 'I can't breathe,' as a teammate knelt on his neck
Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Travis Dermott had a lot on his mind as he carefully wrapped the shaft of his hockey stick with rainbow-coloured tape
U.S. man lost at sea is rescued by Canadian crew west of Vancouver Island

U.S. man lost at sea is rescued by Canadian crew west of Vancouver Island

The man was rescued one day after the United States Coast Guard ended its search for a commercial fishing boat from Washington state with two people aboard
Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges B.C. closure respect

Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges B.C. closure respect

Whirling disease doesn't pose a risk to humans, but can be deadly for trout, salmon and whitefish
Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as 'sober curious' trend grows

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as 'sober curious' trend grows

Surveys in the U.S. and Canada show consumers, especially younger generations, are increasingly cutting back on alcohol consumption
Defence's fight for internal police documents continues in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

Defence's fight for internal police documents continues in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on trial for their role in the massive demonstration against COVID-19 public-health measures that gridlocked the streets of Ottawa for three weeks in early 2022
Daughter Ivanka Trump must testify at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, New York judge rules

Daughter Ivanka Trump must testify at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, New York judge rules

The state's lawyers argued that the former Trump Organization executive vice president has relevant information
Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs

Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs

Across large swathes of the country, extreme heat and dry conditions have taken a toll on agricultural production this year
Federal government posts $4.3 billion deficit between April and August this year

Federal government posts $4.3 billion deficit between April and August this year

Government revenues increased $2.4 billion, or 1.4 per cent, largely due to higher interest revenues and other non-tax revenues
Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact

Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact

The study said the overall impact included over $7.3 million in economic activity within Nova Scotia and over $6.8 million in Halifax