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Winter storm expected in Ontario and Nova Scotia, extreme cold hits the Prairies
Areas north and southwest of Toronto are bracing for more wintery conditions. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for communities in the peninsula southwest of Toronto, with wind chi...
Feb 18, 2025
Top Russian and US officials meet for talks on Ukraine war without Kyiv
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Top Russian and American officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin talks on improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting at the Diriyah ...
Feb 17, 2025
Sweden tops U.S. 2-1 in 4 Nations round robin. The Americans had already clinched a spot in final
BOSTON (AP) - The first matchup between the United States and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off left both sides - and most hockey fans, too - wanting more. And that's just what they'll get. The North A...
Feb 17, 2025
Sweden beats U.S. 2-1 in final 4 Nations round-robin game, but fails to advance
BOSTON (AP) - Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game, and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves on Monday night to beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin fin...
Feb 17, 2025
Crosswinds may have challenged pilots in Pearson plane crash, expert says
An aviation expert with more than 30,000 flight hours says it is "very rare" for an aircraft to end up upside down in a crash, as was the case with a Delta Air Lines plane that flipped on the tarmac a...
Feb 17, 2025
Some MEC snowsuits recalled due to mould
Mountain Equipment Company is recalling two types of children's snowsuits due to concern about mould contamination. The MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits are one-piece waterproof suits with dual f...
Feb 17, 2025
B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike
VANCOUVER - LifeLabs in British Columbia says some of its more than 100 centres in the province will be subject to rotating temporary closures starting on Thursday as part of job action taken by the u...
Feb 17, 2025
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during t...
Feb 17, 2025
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during t...
Feb 17, 2025
Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' favourite slogan - "axe the tax" - has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living. But ...
Feb 17, 2025