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Rising toll makes quake worst in Turkey's modern history
JINDERIS, Syria (AP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Tuesday that 35,418 people have died in Turkey as a result of last week's earthquake, making it the deadliest such disaster sinc...
Feb 14, 2023
Canada's Auger-Aliassime begins title defence with first-round win at Rotterdam Open
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Felix Auger-Aliassime's title defence at the Rotterdam Open got off to a fast start Tuesday. The Montreal native needed just one hour 22 minutes to oust Italy's Lorenzo Sonego...
Feb 14, 2023
Federal committee will probe contracts with other consulting firms, not just McKinsey
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee probing federal contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company will now look into other consulting firms' relationships with Ottawa. New Democrat MP Gord Johns brought ...
Feb 14, 2023
Advocates, MPs call on feds to expand access to psychedelic treatment
OTTAWA - Green Party Leader Elizabeth May wants Canada to consider expanding access to psychedelics as medical treatments. May was among the MPs who joined a delegation of patients and health-care pra...
Feb 14, 2023
Canadian woman's body found in building that collapsed during earthquake in Turkey
HALIFAX - The body of a Canadian woman who was visiting Turkey has been found in the rubble of a building that collapsed on Feb. 6. during the devastating earthquake that has killed thousands. Saad Zo...
Feb 14, 2023
Red flags at Lethbridge City Hall honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is honouring Indigenous women and girls.Walks are held throughout communities across Canada every February 14 to recognize the memory of Indigenous women, girls...
Feb 14, 2023
MPs want Canada to match more charities for Turkey and Syria earthquake donations
OTTAWA - A cross-section of MPs say Ottawa should cost-match donations to more organizations who are responding to devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Officials from Global Affairs are testif...
Feb 14, 2023
Veteran receiver Lawler rejoins Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL free agency
WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers signed the veteran American receiver to a two-year contract Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. The six-foot-three, 1...
Feb 14, 2023
Father seemed agitated ahead of girls' murders, grandmother tells Quebec inquiry
QUEBEC - The maternal grandmother of two young Quebec girls killed by their father in July 2020 says he seemed agitated and nervous in the lead up to the murders. Gatane Tremblay testified today at a ...
Feb 14, 2023
Southern Alberta ranchers conserve land to help protect drinking water for cities
CANMORE, AB - Justin Thompson and Matt Kumlin walk up a hill toward a ridge in the Alberta foothills as a border collie and "cow-dog-in-training" named Newt tags along.At the top of the ridge, the sno...
Feb 14, 2023