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N.L. university hires consultants on Indigenous heritage after president removed

N.L. university hires consultants on Indigenous heritage after president removed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Memorial University has hired consultants to advise the school on Indigenous verification eight months after it was embroiled in a controversy over First Nations ancestry.
Holiday budget planning should include more than gifts you're planning on giving

Holiday budget planning should include more than gifts you're planning on giving

OTTAWA — A holiday spending plan is always a good idea, but as inflation pushes the cost of everything up and higher interest rates squeeze households, a budget is more important than ever.
Intact subsidiary RSA selling U.K. home and pet insurance business

Intact subsidiary RSA selling U.K. home and pet insurance business

TORONTO — Insurance company Intact Financial Corp. says its Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd. subsidiary has signed a deal to sell its U.K. home and pet insurance business to Admiral Group.
2024 to bring slower food inflation as prices continue to moderate: report

2024 to bring slower food inflation as prices continue to moderate: report

Food prices will keep rising in 2024, though at a slower pace, according to the latest Food Price Report.
In the news for today: Ottawa oil and gas cap plans; AFN still looking for new Chief

In the news for today: Ottawa oil and gas cap plans; AFN still looking for new Chief

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Six ballots, no winner: Assembly of First Nations election spills over to Thursday

Six ballots, no winner: Assembly of First Nations election spills over to Thursday

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations organizers sent delegates home without a new national chief late Wednesday after six rounds of balloting failed to produce a winner with enough votes to clear the 60 per cent threshold necessary for victory.
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help 'girls with goals'

Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help 'girls with goals'

VANCOUVER — The night after her international farewell game, Christine Sinclair was back at B.C. Place Stadium — this time for an evening with family, friends and sponsors to mark the launch of her foundation.
Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes

Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are making good on their quest to erase their poor start to the season.

WHL Roundup: Chase Wutzke makes 21 saves as Rebels defeat Warriors 5-1

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Chase Wutzke made 21 saves to lead the Red Deer Rebels to a 5-1 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Kai Uchacz scored an empty-net goal and pitched in two assists while Dwayne Jean Jr.
Martin, Robinson lead Heat to 112-103 victory over Raptors

Martin, Robinson lead Heat to 112-103 victory over Raptors

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors put themselves in holes they just couldn't dig out of Wednesday night. And head coach Darko Rajakovic said discipline, or a lack thereof, was a factor.