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Save the Children advocate says aid cut hinders Canada's leadership in youth rights

Save the Children advocate says aid cut hinders Canada's leadership in youth rights

OTTAWA — Save the Children's global advocate says Canada could lead an effort to have youth steer the reform of global institutions to fight climate change, while urging Ottawa to reverse aid cuts.
Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage

Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage rises today to $16.55 an hour. The increase is tied to inflation, and is up 6.8 per cent from the previous rate of $15.50 an hour.
Overdoses from smoking toxic drugs outpace B.C. prevention sites

Overdoses from smoking toxic drugs outpace B.C. prevention sites

VANCOUVER — Nearly two-thirds of the overdose deaths in British Columbia this year came after smoking illicit drugs, yet only 40 per cent of the supervised consumption sites in the province offer a safe place to smoke, and the chief coroner says that
Vancouver Whitecaps, D.C. United draw 2-2 as MLS playoff pursuit continues

Vancouver Whitecaps, D.C. United draw 2-2 as MLS playoff pursuit continues

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps came in to Saturday's match with talk of showing their evolution from being a "good team" to a "very good team." Instead, Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini said the resulting 2-2 draw with D.C.
Hughes helps Canucks power past Oilers 5-2

Hughes helps Canucks power past Oilers 5-2

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Quinn Hughes has been a very good player for the Vancouver Canucks during the last four seasons. Now Hughes wants to be even better. The 23-year-old has already established himself as a solid defenceman and crafty playmaker.
Canada tops Netherlands, Argentina in men's volleyball Olympic qualifier tournament

Canada tops Netherlands, Argentina in men's volleyball Olympic qualifier tournament

XI'AN, China — Canada emerged victorious in its opening match of a men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament early on Saturday.

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023

Saturday's Scoreboard Major League Baseball American League Tampa Bay 7 Toronto 5 (10 innings) Texas 6 Seattle 1 Detroit 8 Cleveland 0 N.Y. Yankees 5 Kansas City 2 Baltimore 5 Boston 2 Oakland 7 L.A. Angels 3 National League N.Y.

WHL roundup: Cougars pounce on Royals for 5-3 road win

VICTORIA — Carlin Dezainde and Riley Heidt each scored twice as the visiting Prince George Cougars defeated the Victoria Royals 5-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night.
Shiltz comes off bench to rally Ticats to playoff-clinching win over Stampeders

Shiltz comes off bench to rally Ticats to playoff-clinching win over Stampeders

HAMILTON — It was a triumphant return for Matt Shiltz.
Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday.
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