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Defence industry worried about Canada's absence from American-British-Australian pact
OTTAWA - An association representing Canadian defence firms is adding its voice to those concerned that Canada is not included in a security pact between Australia, Britain and the United States. Cana...
Jan 17, 2023
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democrat Josh Shapiro has become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at Tuesday's inaugural ceremony at the state Capitol, taking the oath of office on a cold winter day in the na...
Jan 17, 2023
Nanaimo ranked among lowest in Canada for car insurance premiums
NANAIMO - Local drivers are paying well below average for their annual car insurance.An October 2022 study conducted for ICBC looked at average insurance premiums in 33 communities across the country,...
Jan 17, 2023
Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to second 10-day contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. The six-foot-six, 205-pound guard-forward appeared in one game with Toronto's G League affiliate during his first 10...
Jan 17, 2023
Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list
OTTAWA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the Prime Minister's Office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week. Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Monday to tour...
Jan 17, 2023
Key EU corruption suspect makes deal to earn leniency
BRUSSELS (AP) - The alleged ringleader of a European Union cash-for-influence corruption scandal linked to Qatar and Morocco has decided to reveal information about the affair in exchange for a lighte...
Jan 17, 2023
US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) - The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpa...
Jan 17, 2023
Canada's Gabel, Howard headline Premier Hockey Federation all-star event in Toronto
TORONTO - Loren Gabel and Brittany Howard lead the Canadian side selected for the Premier Hockey Federation's three-team, all-star event Jan. 29 in Toronto. The PHF announced Tuesday the 45 players, s...
Jan 17, 2023
Andy Murray edges Berrettini in 5 sets at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Murray has beaten a top-20 opponent at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2017. The three-time major champion blew a big early lead, then needed to save ...
Jan 17, 2023
In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?
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 Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 ... What we are watchin...
Jan 17, 2023