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'We need this:' proposed Parksville treatment centre receives strong support
PARKSVILLE - There appears to be clear support for a much-needed addictions treatment centre to open in Oceanside.A public hearing for a bylaw amendment to allow a proposed 19-bed addictions treatment...
Nov 23, 2023
Batman folder, Chinese diplomats and nixed charges: what the Ortis jury didn't hear
OTTAWA - A jury has declared former RCMP intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis guilty of disclosing secrets to targets of police interest in violation of the Security of Information Act. The verdict...
Nov 23, 2023
In the news today: No terrorism link in border crossing crash: FBI
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... No terrorism link in Niagara Falls crash, no explosive materials found: FBI The...
Nov 23, 2023
Israel-Hamas, Ukraine wars to feature prominently in EU-Canada Summit beginning today
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A major meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the leaders of the European Union begins today in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city of St. John's. The war unfolding...
Nov 23, 2023
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recen...
Nov 23, 2023
No terrorism link in Niagara Falls crash, no explosive materials found: FBI
The FBI says a deadly car crash and explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between New York state and Ontario shows no sign of terrorist involvement and there were no explosive materials at t...
Nov 23, 2023
Despite ceasefire, Toronto man says his family needs Canadian help to get out of Gaza
MONTREAL - With one of his sons in a Gaza hospital, Toronto resident Nahed El-Khalidy said the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is good news, though it came too late to save his d...
Nov 23, 2023
More than 13,000 people have died in Gaza, officials say as they resume detailed count
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The director of the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza says it has resumed its detailed count of casualties from the Israel-Hamas war, and has documented more than 13...
Nov 23, 2023
Newhook scores twice, Canadiens beat Ducks 4-3 to end four-game skid
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Alex Newhook scored with 3:20 remaining for his second goal of the game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak....
Nov 22, 2023
Colorado Avalanche pull away from Vancouver Canucks in third period for 5-2 win
DENVER (AP) - Riley Tufte, called up from the minors earlier in the day, scored the go-ahead goal 24 seconds into the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Wednesda...
Nov 22, 2023