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Kremlin: any talks about Griner swap must be confidential
MOSCOW (AP) - The Kremlin on Wednesday kept the door open for talks on a possible swap involving jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner but reiterated that any such discussions must be kept stric...
Oct 26, 2022
Four years behind bars for Nanaimo man convicted of setting his mother's apartment on fire
NANAIMO - A man who set his apartment unit on fire causing severe damage to the unit will remain in jail for the damaging crime.Andrew John Chant, 37, was found guilty of arson in connection with a da...
Oct 26, 2022
Kremlin: Putin monitors drills of Russia's nuclear forces
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles in a show o...
Oct 26, 2022
Gymnasts repeat calls to sport minister for investigation into toxic culture of abuse
TORONTO - Seven months after they first appealed to the federal government for an independent investigation into their sport, more than 500 current and former gymnasts are repeating their call to acti...
Oct 26, 2022
P.M. meets African Union Chair and latest immigration data: In The News for Oct. 26
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 26, 2022
StatCan to release latest 2021 census data on immigration, religious affiliation
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada plans to provide an updated look at immigration data and our ethno-cultural and religious diversity today in new round of data from the 2021 census. The release is expected ...
Oct 26, 2022
Mountie wears 'thin blue line' patch while escorting man convicted of hate crime
REGINA - A symbol that has been associated with white nationalist movements was recently worn by a Saskatchewan Mountie while escorting an inmate who had just been sentenced for hate speech. The offic...
Oct 26, 2022
Emergencies Act inquiry hearing from senior police officers
OTTAWA - Senior police members are to continue their testimony this morning at the federal inquiry into the government's use of the Emergencies Act. Supt. Robert Bernier, who oversaw the Ottawa police...
Oct 26, 2022
African Union visit could shape Canada strategy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets today with African Union commissioner Moussa Faki. The visit was promised just before the COVID-19 pandemic, and will focus on how Canada can work with Afr...
Oct 26, 2022
Kadri, Flames stay red hot in 4-1 win over Penguins
CALGARY - Nazem Kadri remained red-hot on Tuesday, extending his points streak to six games with two goals and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jonat...
Oct 25, 2022