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Biden said to pick Air Force general as Joint Chiefs chair
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is expected to nominate a history-making Air Force fighter pilot general with years of experience in shaping U.S. defenses to meet China's rise to serve as the na...
May 05, 2023
Manslaughter conviction set aside due to delay caused by Crown, Supreme Court says
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it set aside a man's manslaughter and firearm convictions because of an unwarranted delay in his trial caused by the Crown. In reasons released today for a de...
May 05, 2023
Trudeau says no decision yet on expelling Chinese envoy implicated in threats to MP
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says no decision has been made yet on whether to expel a Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted a member of Parliament and his family. Trudeau says removing ano...
May 05, 2023
With flags and fancy hats, Canadians join the crowds ahead of King's coronation
LONDON - Canadians are joining the crush of jubilant royal fans from all over the world converging on London ahead of tomorrow's coronation. Flag-draped tents were lined three deep along the road to B...
May 05, 2023
King Charles III surprises crowd outside Buckingham Palace
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III surprised a crowd of fans Friday assembled outside Buckingham Palace who had begun gathering a day ahead of his coronation. The king, his eldest son, Prince William, and...
May 05, 2023
Football Canada, NFL Canada reach agreement on long-term deal
TORONTO - Football Canada has partnered with NFL Canada to support and grow the sport in this country. The three-year deal, announced Friday, will focus on youth participation programs (boys and girls...
May 05, 2023
Substantial housing boost envisioned for Te’tuxwtun project in Harewood
NANAIMO - A long-discussed housing project in the Harewood neighbourhood features a dramatic boost in housing, according to a newly released draft concept plan.The Te'tuxwtun plan outlined on the BC H...
May 05, 2023
Formula E considering a return to Canada as new GEN3 engine revolutionizes sport
Formula E's chief executive officer says that a Canadian stop on the electric car racing circuit would make a lot of sense. Jamie Reigle, who is from Vancouver, spoke on Wednesday about the possibilit...
May 05, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs face a serious climb in the second round, and Canadian teams get a night off in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here are five things to know as we head into Friday's post-season acti...
May 05, 2023
In The News for May 5 : A look at April's employment numbers
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 May 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ... S...
May 05, 2023