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Plastic treaty talks in Ottawa get underway with pleas for high ambition, flexibility
OTTAWA - The Ecuadorean diplomat tasked with shepherding the fourth round of talks for a global plastic treaty in Ottawa this week says the world cannot wait much longer for governments to get it righ...
7m ago
Canada adds Tij Iginla, son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, to U18 squad
CALGARY - Hockey Canada completed its 25-player roster for the upcoming world men's under-18 hockey championship Tuesday with the addition of forward Tij Iginla. The 17-year-old son of Hockey Hall of ...
27m ago
Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine as the Senate begin debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desp...
34m ago
Toronto FC looks to spoil Simcoe County Rovers' Canadian Championship debut
TORONTO - Growing up in England, John Herdman saw plenty of cup competition. He knows the pitfalls that can come with it. "What you always know is that there's a few banana skins in the opening rounds...
42m ago
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larr...
58m ago
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larr...
1h ago
Lethbridge gains 28 new physicians in one year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group overseeing doctors in Alberta is reporting progress with recruitment efforts.The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) says, as of March 31, 2024, there were 30...
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Baby lives after stroller hit and dragged by vehicle in Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. - A baby in a stroller survived being struck and dragged for two blocks while it was lodged in the front of a vehicle in Squamish, B.C. Mounties say they received multiple calls that a ...
1h ago
Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal
The Competition Bureau says it is likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would "substantially" reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets.In a report to Trans...
2h ago
Samsonov's solid play, mental resolve helps Leafs tie Bruins 1-1: 'He's battled hard'
BOSTON - Ilya Samsonov had just made a small mistake that quickly turned into a massive problem. The Maple Leafs goaltender fumbled a puck late in the first period of Game 2 against the Bruins. The se...
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