Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed that the federal government is set to invest $11.3 billion into Quebec's shipbuilding sector for the construction of six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. This is being hailed as the largest shipbuilding contract in Quebec's history.
The new icebreakers will replace the aging heavy and medium icebreakers currently in use by the coast guard, fulfilling a commitment made back in 2019. Carney emphasized a speedy process, with the first steel expected to be cut next fall. The first ship is slated for delivery in five years, and the entire fleet is projected to be operational five years after that. These icebreakers will be deployed in Atlantic Canada, the...
The Ottawa Redblacks have set a new record for the longest losing streak in the modern era of the CFL. Their 15th consecutive loss came on Friday night against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, surpassing the previous record held by the Shreveport Pirates in 1994. Steve Daniel, a CFL historian, confirmed that Ottawa now holds the modern-day record for the longest losing streak in the league.
The disappointing news was acknowledged by Redblacks fan Jimmy Fata, who expressed frustration at the team's performance. Despite the ongoing struggles, Fata remains supportive, emphasizing the importance of standing by the team through thick and thin.
The Redblacks' losing streak also places them third in the overall CFL record book dating back...