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Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
MONTREAL - An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of...
Jan 18, 2025
Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap
OTTAWA - Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people ...
Jan 18, 2025
Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap
OTTAWA - Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people ...
Jan 18, 2025
Trump won't wait to review CUSMA trade pact, experts say
WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs has sent shockwaves through America's closest neighbours - but it's likely ju...
Jan 18, 2025
Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
MONTREAL - An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of...
Jan 18, 2025
Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions, state media reports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported, both of whom allegedly t...
Jan 18, 2025
Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital, state media reports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported. The judges, clerics Moha...
Jan 18, 2025
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
CAIRO (AP) - The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, said Qatar's foreign ministry on Saturday. In a post on X, Qatar's foreign minister Majid al-Ansari, said...
Jan 18, 2025
Nedeljkovic makes history as Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Friday night. Ric...
Jan 17, 2025
Victoire forward Boreen takes advantage of first-line opportunity
LAVAL, Que. - With two-time Olympian Laura Stacey out of the Victoire lineup with an injury, coach Kori Cheverie was in search of the right fit to fill her spot on Montreal's top line with captain Mar...
Jan 17, 2025