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Quebec police looking for Ukrainian refugee missing after going for swim in river
MONTREAL - A Ukrainian refugee who recently arrived in Quebec has gone missing after he went swimming in a river southeast of Quebec City. Laura Torres, who works with a group that helps immigrants se...
Jul 20, 2023
Professional hockey player killed in Shawnigan Lake crash
SHAWNIGAN LAKE - An established pro hockey player died following an early morning single-vehicle crash in Shawnigan Lake.Mike Hammond was identified by Ice Hockey UK as the victim of a Wednesday, July...
Jul 20, 2023
Netanyahu visit to Canada 'not on the table,' says PM Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not currently planning to join the American president in inviting his Israeli counterpart for a visit. Trudeau is slated to speak with Israel's Prime ...
Jul 20, 2023
Families get boosted Canada Child Benefit through sizable cost-of-living adjustment
OTTAWA - Families eligible for the Canada Child Benefit are getting their July payments today, which includes a hefty cost-of-living adjustment. Most federal benefits and credits increased by 6.3 per ...
Jul 20, 2023
Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after wildfires claimed three lives last week. A nine-year-old boy fro...
Jul 20, 2023
Multiple homes threatened by growing St. Mary's River fire in southeastern B.C.
An evacuation order has been expanded and an evacuation alert has been issued for multiple homes in southeastern B.C., as the St. Mary's River wildfire continues to rage out of control. Late Wednesday...
Jul 20, 2023
University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor. The university says Bacon will ...
Jul 20, 2023
Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to New York City to sing the praises of democratic values and Europe's ongoing efforts to defend them. Trudeau is expected to take part in the Worl...
Jul 20, 2023
University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor. The university says Bacon will ...
Jul 20, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Helicopter crashes in Alberta during firefighting operation
PEACE RIVER, Alta. - The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter involved in firefighting operations has crashed in northwestern Alberta. The agency says investigators are heading to the scene n...
Jul 20, 2023