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Another Canadian reportedly dead in Lebanon amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of reports of the death of a Canadian in Lebanon. The department says officials are in contact with the person's family to offer assistance. This comes a...
Oct 10, 2024
Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled...
Oct 10, 2024
1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine
DENVER (AP) - One person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday. The elevator descending into the Moll...
Oct 10, 2024
Oliveira, Bombers look to shine versus Argos with much at stake for both sides
WINNIPEG - The fire inside Brady Oliveira is burning a bit hotter this week, which could spell trouble for the Toronto Argonauts. The Blue Bombers star running back said he and the offence are ready t...
Oct 10, 2024
Chiefs of Ontario to vote in favour of $47.8B child welfare agreement with Canada
OTTAWA - Chiefs in Ontario have voted in support of a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement with Canada. Regional Chief Abram Benedict called the support of chiefs in the province "a s...
Oct 10, 2024
Senate passes Liberal, NDP bill to cover diabetes and birth control medication
OTTAWA - The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes. The legislation wil...
Oct 10, 2024
Senate passes Liberal, NDP bill to cover diabetes and birth control medication
OTTAWA - The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes. The legislation wil...
Oct 10, 2024
Poilievre supports mandatory drug, psychiatric treatment for kids, prisoners
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in favour of mandatory, involuntary drug and psychiatric treatment for kids and prisoners who are found to be incapable of making decisions for themsel...
Oct 10, 2024
Aritzia earnings up on higher retail, e-commerce revenue
VANCOUVER - Clothing retailer Aritzia Inc. says it earned $18.2 million in the second quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, an improvement over the nearly $6-million loss it incurred in the same quarter a ...
Oct 10, 2024
A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge said Thursday that she won't order the presidential battleground state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November's elections despite recent disruptions to reg...
Oct 10, 2024