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Wilkinson urges opposition leaders to stop stalling net-zero carbon emissions bill
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is urging opposition leaders to end stalling tactics on a bill that would require the federal government to set legally binding targets for reducing ca...
Apr 16, 2021
AP Interview: China to send 'positive message' on climate
BEIJING - A leading Chinese diplomat said Friday that his country, the world's largest carbon emitter, plans to send a "positive message" at a climate change meeting called by U.S. President Joe Biden...
Apr 16, 2021
Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran began enriching uranium up to 60% purity Friday, its highest level ever, after an attack targeted its Natanz nuclear site, the country's parliament speaker said. The comment by Moh...
Apr 16, 2021
New restrictions in Ontario?; eight dead in U.S. shooting: In The News for April 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 16 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Apr 16, 2021
Prince Philip remembered as calm presence during Queen's visits to the North
There's a road in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, that stretches all the way around Williamson Lake, a small body of water in the centre of town. But, unlike a lot of the roads in the community then, this one ...
Apr 16, 2021
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, and the shooter has killed himself, police said. Multiple other people were injured Thurs...
Apr 16, 2021
SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A South Korean steelmaker on Friday said it plans to end a joint venture with a military-controlled firm in Myanmar following criticism that its business has benefited mili...
Apr 15, 2021
Pleasant Valley Elementary sees first COVID-19 exposure event
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo elementary school is on Island Health's school exposure list for the first time. SD68 announced late on Thursday, April 15, Pleasant Valley elementary school recorded a COVID-19 ex...
Apr 15, 2021
Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Royals manager Mike Matheny felt awfully good about the way his team played in a 7-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings. The offence ...
Apr 15, 2021
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid writing a book
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing a book. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and another officer...
Apr 15, 2021