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Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz: A look at the newest Order of Canada appointments
OTTAWA - The Governor General's office has announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. A look: Companions: -Monique Forget Leroux, C.C., O.Q., Outremont, Que., a promotion within the Order f...
Jun 27, 2024
Canada's 2023 wildfires burned huge chunks of forest, spewing far more heat-trapping gas than planes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Catastrophic Canadian warming-fueled wildfires last year pumped more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than India did by burning fossil fuels, setting ablaze an area of fores...
Jun 27, 2024
Former Chinese defense minister expelled from ruling Communist Party over graft allegations
BEIJING (AP) - Former Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu was expelled from the ruling Communist Party and is being investigated for corruption and bribery, the official Xinhua news agency reported Th...
Jun 27, 2024
McDavid, Matthews among number of finalists up for top prizes at NHL Awards
LAS VEGAS - Some of the NHL's best will be recognized Thursday night at the NHL Awards. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is among three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy for league MVP. Tor...
Jun 27, 2024
List of threatened species grows by 1,000, but conservation efforts bring hope for some animals
Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction - 1,000 more than last year - according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species...
Jun 27, 2024
Canada's 2023 wildfires burned huge chunks of forest, spewing far more heat-trapping gas than planes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Catastrophic Canadian warming-fueled wildfires last year pumped more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than India did by burning fossil fuels, setting ablaze an area of fores...
Jun 27, 2024
Two candidates drop out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Two candidates in Iran's presidential election withdrew from the race as the country prepared Thursday for the upcoming vote, an effort by hard-liners to coalesce ar...
Jun 27, 2024
In the news today: WestJet cancelling flights, and Ottawa's dental plan to expand
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... WestJet cancels flights after second strike notice WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by...
Jun 27, 2024
Biden, Trump square off for a podium rematch, signalling start of presidential battle
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing to square off in their first presidential debate of the campaign tonight as the tight race for leadership of the United States begins to ramp up. The current p...
Jun 27, 2024
Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities
OTTAWA - Ottawa plans to expand eligibility for the federal dental program today to include children under the age of 18 and people who receive a disability tax credit. The government estimates 1.2 mi...
Jun 27, 2024