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Mexican boxer did not report concussion before deadly Montreal fight: coroner

Mexican boxer did not report concussion before deadly Montreal fight: coroner

MONTREAL — Mexican boxer Jeanette Guadeloupe Zacarias Zapata did not declare a likely prior concussion before an August 2021 match in Montreal that led to her death, a Quebec coroner noted in a report released Tuesday.
Man in incel-inspired murder case gets life in prison, no parole for 10 years

Man in incel-inspired murder case gets life in prison, no parole for 10 years

TORONTO — A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee sought out the ideology that led him to commit a "horrific crime," an Ontario judge said Tuesday in sentencing him to life in prison with no chance
P.E.I. utility seeks rate hike for $37M in post-tropical storm Fiona losses

P.E.I. utility seeks rate hike for $37M in post-tropical storm Fiona losses

CHARLOTTETOWN — The privately owned electricity utility in Prince Edward Island wants ratepayers to cover $37 million in costs incurred during post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022.
Liberal MP apologizes for linking Poilievre to Winnipeg shootings

Liberal MP apologizes for linking Poilievre to Winnipeg shootings

OTTAWA — A Metro Vancouver Liberal MP apologized on Tuesday for a social-media post that questioned whether there was a link between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and a fatal shooting in Manitoba.
After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course

After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course

The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport's top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit.
Police say officer shot man after a vehicle tried to evade a traffic stop

Police say officer shot man after a vehicle tried to evade a traffic stop

WINNIPEG — A man has died after being shot by Winnipeg police during an attempted traffic stop. Police say they tried to stop a vehicle early Tuesday morning in the south part of the city when people inside it tried to flee the scene.
Blue Bombers hand two-year extension to general manager Kyle Walters

Blue Bombers hand two-year extension to general manager Kyle Walters

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed general manager Kyle Walters to a two-year contract extension. Assistant GM and director of U.S.
New Brunswick boosting spending on roads, schools and health-care facilities

New Brunswick boosting spending on roads, schools and health-care facilities

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government today tabled a $1.2-billion capital budget that sets aside nearly $200 million more than the plan tabled last year.
Video of dog mauling small goat prompts investigation in Merritt, B.C.: RCMP

Video of dog mauling small goat prompts investigation in Merritt, B.C.: RCMP

MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police in British Columbia's southern Interior hope they can find the original owner of a small white goat that was fatally mauled by a dog. A statement from Merritt RCMP says an investigation began Nov.
Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

TORONTO — Ontario's top court has upheld the validity of a mandatory math test for new teachers, saying that a lower court decision declaring it unconstitutional was based on preliminary and incomplete data.
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