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Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke transfers to Indiana for last year of college

Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke transfers to Indiana for last year of college

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke has transferred to Indiana University for his final year of college eligibility. Rourke, from Oakville, Ont.
Baby it's cold outside, so let's play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer

Baby it's cold outside, so let's play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer

Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis has one thought when it comes to hosting Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in February at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field. "To be honest, the colder the better," he said cheerfully.
British Columbia sets tougher penalties for trucks that hit overpasses

British Columbia sets tougher penalties for trucks that hit overpasses

DELTA, B.C. — The British Columbia government is stepping up penalties for truckers who crash into highway overpasses after a rash of such incidents in recent years.
Thunder Bay, Ont., man gets 5-year sentence for role in Norval Morrisseau art fraud

Thunder Bay, Ont., man gets 5-year sentence for role in Norval Morrisseau art fraud

A man who played a key role in a wide-reaching case of art fraud involving Norval Morrisseau's paintings was handed a five-year sentence on Thursday, with the judge saying the crime had tarnished the legacy of the renowned Indigenous artist.
McGill calls tuition hike, new French rules 'targeted attack' on English universities

McGill calls tuition hike, new French rules 'targeted attack' on English universities

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will raise tuition by 30 per cent for out-of-province Canadians and force universities to ensure most of those students are proficient in French when they graduate, a decision the head of McGill University says is "devastati
Gildan shareholders seek CEO reinstatement, allege 'grievous error' by board

Gildan shareholders seek CEO reinstatement, allege 'grievous error' by board

MONTREAL — Two of Gildan Activewear Inc.'s shareholders are demanding its former chief executive be reappointed to the company's top post. In letters sent to Gildan's board of directors, Browning West LP and Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.
Canada's biggest banks come in at bottom of low-carbon finance ranking

Canada's biggest banks come in at bottom of low-carbon finance ranking

TORONTO — A report by BloombergNEF finds that while Canada's top five banks are among the biggest energy financiers globally, they rank among the worst of the top 100 when measured on how much of that funding is directed to low-carbon sources.
Hopeful Canadian Olympic first-timers get a taste of the pre-Paris spotlight

Hopeful Canadian Olympic first-timers get a taste of the pre-Paris spotlight

MONTREAL — Canadian athletes who hope to make their Olympic debuts in Paris 2024 are getting a taste of the spotlight they'll face when they compete on one of the world's biggest sporting stages.
Ottawa should set deadline to clear immigration backlogs: House of Commons committee

Ottawa should set deadline to clear immigration backlogs: House of Commons committee

OTTAWA — Members of the House of Commons immigration committee say the government should set a deadline to clear immigration application backlogs and appoint an ombudsperson to hold the department accountable.
Beer, wine coming to Ontario corner stores by 2026, premier announces

Beer, wine coming to Ontario corner stores by 2026, premier announces

TORONTO — Sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026, eight years after Premier Doug Ford first promised the expansion and just ahead of the next provincial