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Akwesasne woman sought in U.S. over drownings of migrants in St. Lawrence River
MONTREAL - The United States is seeking the extradition of a woman from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory who is alleged to have been a key player in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eigh...
Aug 28, 2024
Jasper wildfire will cost insurers more than $880 million: Insurance Bureau of Canada
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the wildfire that tore through Jasper is the second-most expensive one in Alberta's history for insured losses.It says initial estimates suggest more than $880 mill...
Aug 28, 2024
Toronto terror suspect came to Canada in 2018, became citizen last spring
OTTAWA - A man facing terror charges for allegedly plotting an attack in Toronto along with his son came to Canada in 2018 and became a citizen just months before his arrest. Public Safety Minister Do...
Aug 28, 2024
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals
Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says Smith also...
Aug 28, 2024
Arbitrator rules in favour of CFL's indefinite suspension of Lemon
TORONTO - An independent arbitrator has upheld the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouette Shawn Lemon for sports betting. The CFL made the announcement Wednesday morning and gave no indicati...
Aug 28, 2024
Canadians seek podium in Paris amid tougher Paralympic competition
PARIS - Paralympic Games medals have become harder for Canadians to win, which makes them precious in Paris. Canada's 126-member team is among 4,400 athletes from 168 countries competing in 22 sports ...
Aug 28, 2024
In the news today: Sentencing for convicted killer, and military sex assault verdict
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sentencing hearing for Winnipeg serial killer Families and supporters of four Indigenous women who died at the...
Aug 28, 2024
Verdict expected in sexual assault trial for former head of military HR
OTTAWA - An Ottawa judge is expected to deliver a verdict this morning in the sexual assault trial for former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson. He was the head of military personnel in 2021 when he was ac...
Aug 28, 2024
Sentencing hearing for Winnipeg serial killer to hear from women's families
WINNIPEG - Families and supporters of four Indigenous women who died at the hands of a serial killer are expected to address the man for the first time today in a Winnipeg courtroom. A judge convicted...
Aug 28, 2024
Palestinian officials say Israeli raids across the occupied West Bank have killed 9 people
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, where its forces killed at least nine Palestinians and sealed off the volatile city of Jenin, according to Palestinia...
Aug 28, 2024