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Felix Auger-Aliassime headlines Canadian roster for Davis Cup Finals
MONTREAL - Felix Auger-Aliassime headlines the Canadian roster for the upcoming Final 8 stage of the Davis Cup Finals. Tennis Canada says the 19th-ranked Montrealer will be joined Milos Raonic of Thor...
Oct 23, 2023
At least 15 killed and many injured when 2 trains collide in central Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A cargo train hit a passenger train outside the Bangladeshi capital on Monday, leaving at least 15 people dead and scores more injured, fire officials said. Rescuers joined lo...
Oct 23, 2023
VIDEO: Simulated fatal crash offers invaluable training for Gabriola first responders
Editor's note: This story contains images from a training exercise depicting serious injuries and deceased people and may be upsetting for some readers. Discretion is advised.GABRIOLA ISLAND - The cha...
Oct 23, 2023
Parti Québécois to unveil Year One budget of independent Quebec
QUEBEC - The Parti Qubcois will unveil today what the first budget of a theoretical, independent Quebec would look like. The so-called Year One budget will be presented today by leader Paul St-Pierre ...
Oct 23, 2023
'I have no fixed address': A look at encampments for homeless across Canada
Federal housing advocate Marie-Jose Houle has called the spread of homeless encampments in cities across Canada a human rights crisis. "People living in encampments face some of the most vulnerable ci...
Oct 23, 2023
'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes
VANCOUVER - Some people love golfing, others like to hike, but Anne Bruinn's hobby is about "adding a little bit of spice" to other people's day by wearing a costume at the end of her driveway and ent...
Oct 23, 2023
Hamilton stair master Walter Decker, 99, completes CN Tower climb for 3rd time
TORONTO - A 99-year-old Hamilton man climbed 1,776 steps to the top of the CN Tower over the weekend, his third time pulling off the accomplishment in support of charity. Walter Decker was joined by h...
Oct 23, 2023
'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes
VANCOUVER - Some people love golfing, others like to hike, but Anne Bruinn's hobby is about "adding a little bit of spice" to other people's day by wearing a costume at the end of her driveway and ent...
Oct 23, 2023
In the news today: Defence Minister to face questions about Gaza hospital blast
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Blair to face questions about Canada's evidence Defence Minister Bill Blair is ...
Oct 23, 2023
After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off
HALIFAX - The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appears to be levelling off after years of discouraging declines, according to new data released today by an international...
Oct 23, 2023