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Hezbollah leader says pager attack crossed a 'red line' as fears of wider war mount
BEIRUT (AP) - The leader of Hezbollah on Thursday said this week's deadly attack on the Lebanon-based militant group's communications devices was a "severe blow" that crossed a "red line." Hassan Nasr...
Sep 19, 2024
Carolina Panthers' early-season struggles not surprising to Proline players
It has been a difficult start to the NFL season for quarterback Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. Carolina has dropped its opening two games after Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. ...
Sep 19, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government's $8.6-billion plan to fast-track building new schools will include a pilot project to incentivize private ones.Smith said the ultimate goal is to cr...
Sep 19, 2024
Canadian men climb two places to No. 38 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada, fuelled by a 2-1 win over the U.S. and scoreless draw with Mexico, has jumped two places to No. 38 in the FIFA men's world rankings released Thursday. Of the top six CONCACAF teams, Canada was...
Sep 19, 2024
Canada to face three-time champion Germany in Davis Cup quarterfinals
LONDON - Canada will meet three-time champion Germany in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain this November. Canada secured a berth in the quarterfinals -- also called The Final 8 Knockout Sta...
Sep 19, 2024
Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
As one of the top women's rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations are usually quite high for the members of Team Rachel Homan. The season after one of the most dominant campaigns in curl...
Sep 19, 2024
Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnia site in Medjugorje where Madonna reportedly appeared
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican on Thursday gave the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to a southern Bosnian village where children reported seeing visions of the Virgin Mary, offering it...
Sep 19, 2024
Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report
Oil and gas production hikes and rebounding air travel put a drag on Canada's climate progress last year, but a new report says the country was still able to make a modest cut to its planet-warming em...
Sep 19, 2024
In the news today: Top secret status for provincial officials, oilsands emission cuts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Top secret status offered to provincial officials Canada's senior public servant has invited his provincial a...
Sep 19, 2024
Senior civil servant invites provincial counterparts to seek top secret clearance
OTTAWA - Canada's senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial counterparts to apply for top secret-level security clearance as a way of fostering "healthy, transparent dialogue" o...
Sep 19, 2024