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Gould: MPs have lost confidence in Speaker amid Nazi invite
OTTAWA - Government House leader Karina Gould says she believes MPs have lost confidence in Speaker Anthony Rota after he invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by Ukraine's preside...
Sep 26, 2023

Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial
OTTAWA - The court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan is set to hear from the woman at the centre of the case today, but it's been slowed by arguments about evidence. Whelan has pleaded not guilty to ...
Sep 26, 2023

Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state's plea
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed, rejecting the state's plea to retain Repu...
Sep 26, 2023

Montreal Alouettes look to clinch playoff spot with win over Redblacks
TORONTO - The Montreal Alouettes can punch their ticket into the CFL playoffs this week. Montreal (7-7) will clinch a post-season berth Saturday if it can earn a road victory over Ottawa (4-10). Wins ...
Sep 26, 2023

Superstar Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week
HAMILTON - The star power of the '23 Grey Cup won't be limited to just the players on the field. Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival, the Ham...
Sep 26, 2023

Cost of living: Pepsi and Coca-Cola absent in meeting with federal industry minister
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's industry minister made a point of calling out Pepsi and Coca-Cola for not sending representatives to a meeting he convened on Monday with manufacturing companies to discuss stabi...
Sep 26, 2023

'A good first step': Partial settlement approved in Calgary Stampede abuse lawsuit
CALGARY, AB - A judge has approved a partial settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse youn...
Sep 26, 2023

Head of AB commission on Crowsnest Pass coal mining concerned over new applications
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - At least two members of the group that recommended a pause on coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains are concerned the province's regulator appears to have accepted applications...
Sep 26, 2023

Ukrainian boat captain found guilty in Hungary for the 2019 Danube collision that killed at least 27
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - The captain of a river cruise boat that collided with another vessel in Hungary's capital in 2019, killing at least 27 people most of them South Korean tourists, was found gui...
Sep 26, 2023

In the news today: NDP and Bloc ask Rota to resign, Quebec daycare crash
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Here's what else we're watching ... NDP, Bloc say Speaker should resign after h...
Sep 26, 2023