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A German court upholds the conviction of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99
BERLIN (AP) - A German court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by a 99-year-old woman who was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders for her role as a secretary to the SS commander of...
Aug 20, 2024
In the news today: StatCan to release July inflation report today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release July inflation report today Statistics Canada is set to publish its July consumer price ind...
Aug 20, 2024
B.C. police drop surnames in missing person alerts to avoid 'negative lasting impact'
SAANICH, B.C. - It could be a weekend teenage runaway. An elderly loved one, lost and disoriented. Or it could be the first indication of murder. The first call to a police department to report a miss...
Aug 20, 2024
Strained RCMP resources mean a 'delicate balance' on protecting MPs: internal memo
OTTAWA - The demands of protecting parliamentarians and other public figures are placing "significant strain" on RCMP personnel and taking resources from other federal policing priorities, warns an in...
Aug 20, 2024
Canadian ambassador builds connections at Democratic convention
CHICAGO - Canada's ambassador to the United States says she's telling Americans about the important relationship between the neighbours as Democrats develop their foreign policy and build unity behind...
Aug 20, 2024
Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of 6 hostages in a Gaza operation
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that started the Gaza war. The military said in a statement Tuesday that its forces...
Aug 20, 2024
India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplaces, days after the rape and killin...
Aug 19, 2024
Reds score four in sixth-inning outburst, roll past Blue Jays 6-3
TORONTO - Spencer Steer's run-scoring double spearheaded a four-run, sixth-inning outburst in the Cincinnati Reds' series-opening 6-3 triumph against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Blue Jays (58...
Aug 19, 2024
Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention
CHICAGO (AP) - A refreshed Democratic Party gathered Monday night for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice Preside...
Aug 19, 2024
Notable injection of rain falls following long dry stretch
NANAIMO - A lengthy stretch of summer-like conditions has given way to recent rains on the mid Island, with additional precipitation expected.According to Environment Canada, 12.3 millimeters (mm) of ...
Aug 19, 2024