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RCMP charge Montreal men who allegedly tried to smuggle people across U.S. border
RCMP have charged two Montreal men after they were allegedly caught trying to smuggle people across the border into the United States last year. Police say Marcos Chagolla Rojas, 39, and Lino Guerrero...
Feb 13, 2024
One person taken to hospital after cougar attack in Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A cougar attack in a wilderness area of Banff National Park has left one person with minor injuries. Alberta Health Services says its EMS crews responded to the Rockbound Lake tra...
Feb 13, 2024
Fort Macleod town councillor announces resignation
FORT MACLEOD, AB - A member of town council in Fort Macleod is stepping down.Marco Van Huigenbois made the announcement at council's meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024."In the near future, I face si...
Feb 13, 2024
Slain Manitoba family identified in obituary, remembered as beautiful souls
CARMAN, Man. - A mother, her three young children, including a two-month-old daughter, and a teenage family member killed in Manitoba are being remembered as beautiful souls. An obituary has identifie...
Feb 13, 2024
Canada's Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Leylah Fernandez is off to the round of 16 at the Qatar Open after a 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday. The Laval, Que., native had an opening set to forget...
Feb 13, 2024
Conservatives would renegotiate free trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan
OTTAWA - A Tory member of Parliament says a future Conservative government would renegotiate Canada's trade deal with Ukraine. Manitoba MP James Bezan says his government would ensure the agreement co...
Feb 13, 2024
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in Canada, survey suggests
OTTAWA - Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, a new survey suggests. The annual CanTrust Index published by Proof Strat...
Feb 13, 2024
Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the ...
Feb 13, 2024
Dismantling homeless camps violates human rights, says federal housing advocate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Unhoused people have a fundamental right to live in encampments, and that right is violated when authorities tear them down, Canada's housing advocate says. In a piercing report rel...
Feb 13, 2024
Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and amid growing political divisions ...
Feb 13, 2024