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Palestinian ambassador warned Ottawa of rising tensions, urges Israel peace talks
OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she warned Ottawa six months ago that rising tensions in the region were going to explode into violence. Mona Abuamara, the chief representative of t...
Oct 17, 2023
Government plans business mission to Ukraine, introduces trade legislation
OTTAWA - The federal government introduced today legislation to update the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement and announced plans for a business mission to the country next year. International Trade ...
Oct 17, 2023
Former CFL player Klassen offering scholarship for post-secondary students
Michael Klassen is giving back in a rather unique way. The former CFL player has launched an unconventional scholarship contest through his company, strEATS, a Calgary-based restaurant chain. The prom...
Oct 17, 2023
Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate
EDMONTON - A spokesperson for Alberta's finance minister says the proposal to have a future provincial pension plan mirror the Quebec investment model remains up for consideration. The statement from ...
Oct 17, 2023
Canada beats Poland and New Zealand to lock down playoff spot at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada qualified for the playoffs at the world mixed curling championship with wins over Poland and New Zealand on Tuesday. Skip Felix Asselin and his crew out of the Glenmo...
Oct 17, 2023
Canadian Premier League announces nominees for Best Under-21 Player Award
Vancouver FC's James Cameron, Valour FC's Matteo De Brienne and Forge FC's Kwasi Poku are up for the Canadian Premier League Best Canadian Under-21 Player Award. The winner, decided in a vote by CPL c...
Oct 17, 2023
Voting for House speaker is underway as Republicans try to elect Rep. Jim Jordan, a Trump ally
WASHINGTON (AP) - Voting for House speaker is underway Tuesday as Republicans try to elect firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan, elevating a chief ally of Donald Trump to a center seat of U.S. power and showing ...
Oct 17, 2023
Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse eyes top job at Assembly of First Nations
OTTAWA - Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse has announced her candidacy in the upcoming Assembly of First Nations national chief election. Woodhouse said at an news conference today that Indigeno...
Oct 17, 2023
Rainfall warning issued for Oceanside, DriveBC advises of possible Hwy. 4 issues
PARKSVILLE - A considerable amount of rain is forecast to hit the region beginning Tuesday.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for eastern Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Fanny Bay, a...
Oct 17, 2023
Canadian man in Gaza describes chaotic conditions while hoping for border to open
A Canadian man in southern Gaza says essential supplies are running short as conditions become more desperate in the area where he has been taking shelter while waiting for a border crossing with Egyp...
Oct 17, 2023