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Bettez scores in OT, Montreal edges Ottawa 3-2 in PWHL debut for both teams

Bettez scores in OT, Montreal edges Ottawa 3-2 in PWHL debut for both teams

OTTAWA — Montreal’s Ann-Sophie Bettez will be remembered for scoring the overtime goal in Montreal’s 3-2 win over Ottawa Tuesday night in the inaugural game for both Professional Women’s Hockey League teams. But there was no loser on this night.
Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77

Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77

EDMONTON — Dennis Edney, a lawyer who played a critical role in the release of former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr, has died at 77. An obituary published in the Edmonton Journal said Edney had dementia and died Saturday.
Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system — again

Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system — again

OTTAWA — The new year brought no fresh start for Ottawa's ill-fated light rail train system, after concrete debris found on the tracks of an LRT station tunnel forced a partial shutdown of the system.
Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election

Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is calling on Ottawa to conduct a charm offensive to defend Canada's trade interests in the U.S. ahead of November's presidential election.
Court injunction against law banning public drug use disappointing, say police chiefs

Court injunction against law banning public drug use disappointing, say police chiefs

VANCOUVER — A recent court injunction against a law to restrict public drug use in British Columbia denies police a much-anticipated enforcement tool, says a top law enforcement official. Officers are disappointed with the B.C.
PWHL sorting out missing pieces like team names and logos as it goes along

PWHL sorting out missing pieces like team names and logos as it goes along

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League has its kinks to straighten out. The league came together quickly, with a full season coming to form within five months of its inception.
Records for warmest December set or tied in Vancouver and other parts of B.C.

Records for warmest December set or tied in Vancouver and other parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Data from Environment Canada has confirmed what winter sport enthusiasts have known for a while — December was warm in British Columbia.
Experts eye interest rate in 2024 as assessed property values stabilize in B.C.

Experts eye interest rate in 2024 as assessed property values stabilize in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The latest housing assessment figures in British Columbia show residential property markets softening across the province, but analysts say it may not bode well for affordability in the coming year.
Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

MONTREAL — Air Canada notched the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023, according to a new report, even as the carrier surged back to profitability.
Transat flight attendants reject tentative contract deal

Transat flight attendants reject tentative contract deal

MONTREAL — Flight attendants at Air Transat have voted to reject a tentative deal with the Canadian leisure carrier.