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Quebec Appeal Court Bill 21 ruling fuels debate on notwithstanding clause

Quebec Appeal Court Bill 21 ruling fuels debate on notwithstanding clause

MONTREAL — Hours after Quebec's highest court upheld his state secularism law, Premier François Legault was triumphant. The decision was "a great victory for the nation of Quebec," he said in a brief statement to reporters Thursday.
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Bassitt gives up three earned runs as Blue Jays drop 6-2 decision to Braves

Bassitt gives up three earned runs as Blue Jays drop 6-2 decision to Braves

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in Atlanta's three-run first inning to help power the Braves to a 6-2 pre-season victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.
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Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman withdraws from world indoors due to leg injury

Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman withdraws from world indoors due to leg injury

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman withdrew from the world athletics indoor championships on Saturday due to a lower leg injury, Athletics Canada said. Newman, a 29-year-old native of London, Ont.
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Quebec TV, radio host Paul Houde dies at age 69

MONTREAL — Quebec actor, television and radio host Paul Houde died suddenly on Saturday morning due to complications following surgery, his family announced on social media. He was 69.
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Toronto police charge officer with assault and unlawful confinement

Toronto police charge officer with assault and unlawful confinement

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service says one of its officers has been charged with assault and unlawful confinement. Const. Mustafa Safari was arrested Saturday following an alleged incident in late November.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Quebec SAQ liquor store employees give green light for limited strike

Quebec SAQ liquor store employees give green light for limited strike

MONTREAL — Members of a union representing more than 5,000 Société des alcools du Québec employees have voted in favour of a strike that threatens to temporarily close some of the province's government-owned liquor stores.
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Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah bumped from spring start due to right shoulder soreness

Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah bumped from spring start due to right shoulder soreness

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Alek Manoah has been bumped from his next scheduled pre-season start due to right shoulder soreness.
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Canada's Eliot Grondin wins silver in World Cup snowboard cross

Canada's Eliot Grondin wins silver in World Cup snowboard cross

SIERRA NEVADA, Spain — Canada's Eliot Grondin won silver at a World Cup snowboard cross competition Saturday. Grondin, from Sainte-Marie, Que.
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Canucks sign star centre Elias Pettersson to eight-year contract extension

Canucks sign star centre Elias Pettersson to eight-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — A commitment to supporting a winning team, a strong relationship with management and talk of the club's long-term vision helped convince Vancouver star centre Elias Pettersson to tie his long-term future to the Canucks.
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