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China announces the removal of defense minister missing for almost 2 months with little explanation
TAIPEI. Taiwan (AP) - China has replaced Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months with little explanation, state media reported Tuesday. Li is the second...
Oct 24, 2023
Mentorship meaningful for veteran Canadian sport climber Sean McColl
SANTIAGO, Chile - Sean McColl's pursuit of another Olympic Games in sport climbing includes bringing the next generation of Canadian talent along with him. A former four-time world champion in combine...
Oct 24, 2023
In the news today: Israel increases strikes on Gaza ahead of expected ground invasion
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel increases strikes on Gaza, as two more hostages are freed Israel has esc...
Oct 24, 2023
Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC's independence at risk
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned premiers who publicly asked the central bank to not raise interest rates last month that their requests could undermine the institution's independe...
Oct 24, 2023
Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada's major grocery chains to explain their plans to stabilize food prices. The committee passed an NDP motion on Thursday to invite the...
Oct 24, 2023
Israel increases strikes on Gaza, as two more hostages are freed
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel escalated its bombardment of targets in the Gaza Strip, the military said Tuesday, ahead of an expected ground invasion against Hamas militants that the U.S. fears coul...
Oct 24, 2023
García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) - Adolis Garca homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached the World Series with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series on Mon...
Oct 23, 2023
Rangers crush Astros 11-4 in Game 7, World Series on deck
HOUSTON (AP) - Adolis Garca homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached the World Series with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship ...
Oct 23, 2023
Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Jake Allen made 36 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Allen made several big stops in net for the Canadiens, guiding Montre...
Oct 23, 2023
Sylvain Filion registers historic 10,000th career driving victory
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Veteran harness driver Sylvain Filion has recorded a historic first. The 54-year-old native of Angers, Que., became the first Canadian-based driver in harness racing history to r...
Oct 23, 2023