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Montreal Roses FC ready for championship showdown against AFC Toronto
12 Nov 2026
The Montreal Roses are hoping to win their first Northern Super League championship against AFC Toronto on Saturday in Ottawa. The club capped off its second season by claiming the Supporters' Shield, awarded to the best regular-season team.
PQ government accused of sending mixed messages on future of Santé Québec
12 Nov 2026
The new Parti Québécois government is under fire for sending unclear messages about its plan for Santé Québec after the health minister indicated it would be transformed during a scrum Wednesday morning.
Marking Remembrance Day at John McCrae Secondary School in Ottawa
12 Nov 2026
With Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place across Ottawa on Wednesday, the CBC’s Jodie Applewaithe went to John McCrae Secondary School to see how the community honoured those who served.
Thousands of handmade poppies blanket Port Perry, Ont., township office for Remembrance Day
12 Nov 2026
A quilt-like installation made of thousands of crocheted poppies has hung over the township office in Port Perry for the past two weeks, with the organizer saying the project was a collective effort to mark Remembrance Day.
Winnipeg veteran, 102, recalls his time fighting in Second World War
12 Nov 2026
Richard Earl, a 102-year-old Winnipeg veteran, says he did his part, and it's important for Canadians to remember what they did in the Second World War.
Passing of soldiers, Wainwright tragedy give extra meaning to remembrance services in Sask.
12 Nov 2026
Thousands gathered for Remembrance Day at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon and the Brandt Centre in Regina.
Sask. RCMP say woman safe after abduction by 'four males with face coverings'
12 Nov 2026
Prince Albert RCMP say a 29-year-old woman has been found safe after a report of an abduction and vehicle theft on Highway 788, north of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, shortly after 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday.
Heritage Minute filmed in Wainwright honours fallen Canadian soldier
12 Nov 2026
Capt. Jon Snyder received a Star of Military Valour for his leadership and bravery when his team was attacked in Afghanistan in 2008. The Heritage Minute was filmed at CFB Wainwright and the surrounding area over the summer.
Calgary Highlanders honour Remembrance Day
12 Nov 2026
The Calgary Highlanders marked Remembrance Day at the cenotaph in Central Memorial Park on Nov. 11. The Wainwright fire was on people's minds as fallen soldiers were honoured.
TSB investigates Alberta train derailment involving dangerous goods, but no reported leaks or fires
12 Nov 2026
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says preliminary information suggests approximately 20 cars came off the tracks Wednesday morning.
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