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Months-long saga of runaway cattle in Quebec comes to an end with weekend capture
MONTREAL - The remaining cattle that had been on the lam for months in central Quebec were finally recaptured over the weekend. Quebec's farmers union says the last three of the 15 cattle that escaped...
Jan 09, 2023
Refugee Bus Pass Support Program extended in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has extended the Refugee Bus Pass Support Program through the first two months of 2023.In the summer of 2022, City Council approved $90,000 from Council Conting...
Jan 09, 2023
Georgia special grand jury finishes probe of 2020 election
ATLANTA (AP) - The special grand grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election lo...
Jan 09, 2023
Canada officially buying F-35 fighter jet for $19B to replace CF-18s
OTTAWA, ON - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is officially buying the F-35 fighter jet to replace its aging CF-18s, ending the years-long search where it first began.Canada had announced plan...
Jan 09, 2023
UN extends critical aid from Turkey to Syria's rebel north
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Monday to keep key a border crossing from Turkey to Syria's rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six m...
Jan 09, 2023
Former Yukon deputy premier Ranj Pillai acclaimed as the territory's new premier
WHITEHORSE - A politician who served in Yukon's legislature since 2016 is the territory's new premier. The Yukon Liberal Party announced Sunday that Ranj Pillai has been acclaimed as leader by the par...
Jan 09, 2023
In The News for Jan. 9: The latest on Canada's plan to replace aging fighter jets
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Jan 09, 2023
Defence Minister Anand to provide update on military fighter jet plan
OTTAWA - Canada's defence minister is set to provide an update today on the military's plans to replace its aging fleet of fighter jets. No details on Anita Anand's morning announcement were immediate...
Jan 09, 2023
Domi scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Flames 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Maxi Domi scored at 1:04 of overtime and had an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night for their second straight win. Chicago top prospect Lukas Reich...
Jan 08, 2023
Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs to 6-2 win over Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - John Tavares had a goal and two assists, Mitchell Marner added three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Sunday night. Auston Matthews, Calle Ja...
Jan 08, 2023