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Former health minister says new health deal won't succeed without specific targets
OTTAWA - Former health minister Jane Philpott says the targeted funding agreements Ottawa signed with the provinces six years ago have not transformed health care in this country like many hoped they ...
Feb 6, 2023
Tkachuk, Larkin, Marner earn NHL weekly honours following Atlantic all-star game win
Florida left-winger Matthew Tkachuk, Detroit centre Dylan Larkin and Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger Mitch Marner were named the NHL's three stars for last week. Tkachuk represented the host Panthers...
Feb 6, 2023
Crown wants sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move more quickly
MONTREAL - The Crown says it wants the Quebec sexual assault case involving Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to proceed more quickly. Nygard's case has been put off for months because he faces char...
Feb 6, 2023
Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: expert
Researchers say they can learn about the evolving habits of endangered North Atlantic right whales by tracing the fishing gear from which the animals are freed. Canada's Fisheries Department says gear...
Feb 6, 2023
City of Iqaluit announces partial water shutdown; boil water advisory in effect
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The City of Iqaluit has shut down water services for parts of the city after a series of issues with the piped water system over the weekend. The city announced the emergency partia...
Feb 6, 2023
Canada 'stands ready' to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau
Canada stood ready to provide help in the aftermath of a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday, with over 2,300 people reported dead. ...
Feb 6, 2023
Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex-Liberal leader Anglade
MONTREAL - Quebecers living in the Montreal riding of the former Quebec Liberal party leader will vote March 13 in a byelection to choose her replacement. Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne was held by Dominique...
Feb 6, 2023
Fire alarm at Surrey, B.C., apartment building leads to homicide discovery
SURREY, B.C. - Homicide detectives have taken over an investigation after a dead woman and a critically injured man were found as fire crews answered an alarm at a Surrey, B.C., apartment. RCMP say fi...
Feb 6, 2023
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal seeks dismissal of charges due to lack of evidence
OTTAWA - A former Liberal MP is in Ontario court today to seek the dismissal of two criminal charges connected to his time in office. Raj Grewal's lawyer is expected to argue that prosecutors have not...
Feb 6, 2023
Jesse Marsch fired by Leeds after a year in charge
LEEDS, England (AP) - American coach Jesse Marsch was fired by Leeds on Monday after nearly a year in charge of the Premier League team. Leeds hasn't won any of its last seven games in the league and ...
Feb 6, 2023