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Victims in Niagara Falls border bridge crash identified as Western New York couple
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - The two people killed when their car crashed into a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls and exploded in a fiery wreck were identified Friday as a western New York husband and...
Nov 24, 2023
Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike
VANCOUVER - Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an end to an eight-week long strike at its Vancouver refinery. The company says it has applied to the British Columbia Labou...
Nov 24, 2023
Emma Maltais looks ahead to PWHL season in excitement for new opportunity in Toronto
TORONTO - Emma Maltais is excited about her opportunity in a new environment. The 24-year-old forward was Toronto's second-round pick (11th overall) in the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League...
Nov 24, 2023
Aerospace firms push back against Bombardier, tout upsides of a Boeing military deal
MONTREAL - Canadian aerospace companies are pushing back against the idea that a Bombardier Inc. contract win to replace aging military patrol planes would be best for the sector, saying that a deal b...
Nov 24, 2023
Ng says panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in dairy imports dispute with U.S.
WASHINGTON - The federal government is cheering a big win in its ongoing dispute with the U.S. over access to Canada's dairy market. A settlement panel has rejected complaints from the U.S. Trade Repr...
Nov 24, 2023
South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison on Jan. 5
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole Friday, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a kil...
Nov 24, 2023
South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing his girlfriend
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole Friday, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a ki...
Nov 24, 2023
In the news today: Israel-Hamas four-day truce begins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel-Hamas truce begins with ceasefire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases...
Nov 24, 2023
Formal talks to begin today at EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Formal talks are expected to begin today between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two top heads of the European Union. European Council President Charles Michel and Europe...
Nov 24, 2023
Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and the San Francisco 49ers built a 21-point lead by halftime, rolling to a 31-13 win over the Seattle Sea...
Nov 23, 2023