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Delayed by plane troubles, Canada's PM Trudeau finally heading home from India
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally left India on Tuesday after technical issues with a government aircraft delayed his departure by two days. Trudeau and the Canadian delegation that atten...
Sep 12, 2023
It will take 20 years for feds to break even with Volkswagen, Stellantis deals: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says it will take the federal government until 2043 to break even on its EV battery deals with two automotive giants. The government announced subsidies for V...
Sep 12, 2023
Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Health Canada has authorized the use of an updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 for all Canadians over the age of six months. The new vaccine targets the XBB.1.5 variant of the virus that cau...
Sep 12, 2023
Jets make centre Adam Lowry new captain, third to wear 'C' in Winnipeg history
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have named centre Adam Lowry new team captain. Lowry scored 13 times and added 23 assists for the Jets last season. He has 93 goals and 111 assists over nine NHL seasons, ...
Sep 12, 2023
Hurricane Lee could arrive in Canada as weak hurricane or strong tropical storm
HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre says hurricane Lee could make landfall this weekend anywhere from Maine to southeastern Nova Scotia. The centre in Halifax says Lee will likely approach the Atl...
Sep 12, 2023
Ladysmith unveils new painted crosswalks for pride, veterans, and residential school victims
LADYSMITH - Colourful new crosswalks in Ladysmith celebrate what the community's mayor calls the "living room" of their downtown.In addition to the rainbow pride crosswalk located on 1st Ave. at Gatac...
Sep 12, 2023
Red Cross official says 10,000 people missing after deadly floods in eastern Libya
GENEVA (AP) - The head of delegation for Libya for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says that 10,000 people are missing after devastating flooding in the North Afri...
Sep 12, 2023
In the news today: "Freedom Convoy" trial, Trudeau heads home from India after delays
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... 'Freedom Convoy' Facebook page to be focus Tuesday The Facebook page of the "Fr...
Sep 12, 2023
MP Michael Chong in D.C. to tell U.S. lawmakers about being a foreign meddling target
WASHINGTON - The Conservative MP at the centre of Canada's foreign interference saga is telling his story today to U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Michael Chong, whose tale of Chinese meddling has bee...
Sep 12, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' Facebook page to be focal point of criminal trial Tuesday
OTTAWA - The Facebook page of the "Freedom Convoy" protest is expected to be at the centre of the evidence and legal arguments today as the trial of two prominent organizers enters its sixth day. The ...
Sep 12, 2023