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Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and amid growing political divisions ...
Feb 13, 2024
In the news today: Canadians in Gaza taken into Israeli custody as Joly seeks answers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... U.S., Joly seek clarity from Israel on Canadians taken into custody from Gaza S...
Feb 13, 2024
Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games
WHISTLER, B.C. - When Canadian broadcast veteran Scott Moore got the job as CEO of the Invictus Games coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025, he made sure to brush up on his royal protocol in antici...
Feb 13, 2024
Minister was warned lifting international student work limit could undermine program
OTTAWA - Allowing international students to work more than 20 hours a week could distract from their studies and undermine the objective of temporary foreign worker programs, public servants warned th...
Feb 13, 2024
Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games
WHISTLER, B.C. - When Canadian broadcast veteran Scott Moore got the job as CEO of the Invictus Games coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025, he made sure to brush up on his royal protocol in antici...
Feb 13, 2024
Warm weather forces city in Quebec to cancel ice-fishing villages for first time
SAGUENAY, Que. - There will be no colourful ice-fishing huts dotting the frozen water near Saguenay, Que., this year after mild winter weather forced authorities to cancel the popular tradition for th...
Feb 13, 2024
Former military leader Haydn Edmundson faces cross-examination in sex assault trial
OTTAWA - The former senior military leader on trial for sexual assault in an Ottawa courtroom is set to face cross-examination by the Crown this morning. Retired vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson took the ...
Feb 13, 2024
Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior
WHITEFISH POINT, Mich. (AP) - Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Great...
Feb 12, 2024
NHL roundup: Shesterkin unbeatable as Rangers win fifth straight by edging Flames 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Will Cuylle and ...
Feb 12, 2024
Shesterkin nets shutout as red-hot Rangers beat Flames 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Will Cuylle and ...
Feb 12, 2024