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Trudeau government mum on Japan's invitation to rejoin global timber treaty
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has yet to respond to a months-old invitation from Tokyo to have Canada rejoin a global environmental organization that regulates the timber trade. A July 2022 ...
Feb 21, 2023

B.C. First Nation to release results of search for unmarked graves at school site
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - A British Columbia First Nation is releasing the results of a preliminary search for unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential school. The Tseshaht First Nation is pr...
Feb 21, 2023

Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline
LVIV, Ukraine - Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise - and donate crucial railway parts - to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as landmines and missile strikes threaten ...
Feb 21, 2023

Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'
Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian ...
Feb 20, 2023

Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'
Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian ...
Feb 20, 2023

Scheifele, Hellebuyck lead Jets to 4-1 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) - Mark Scheifele scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 50 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the surging New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday night. Kyle Connor and Pierre-Luc Dubois also score...
Feb 20, 2023

Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: research
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government....
Feb 20, 2023

The Kids Are All Right: Allison, Ersson lead Flyers to 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY - Wade Allison scored the game-winner and fellow rookie Samuel Ersson made 33 saves to maintain his perfect record as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Monday afternoon. T...
Feb 20, 2023

Government communication on COVID-19 contributed to 'Freedom Convoy' origin: report
OTTAWA - Justice Paul Rouleau says the Canada Border Services Agency made a bad situation worse when it mishandled the announcement of a vaccine mandate for truckers early last year, amid rampant ange...
Feb 20, 2023

Israeli government advances judicial overhaul despite uproar
JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for the first time advanced a plan to overhaul the country's legal system, defying a mass uproar among Israelis and calls for restraint ...
Feb 20, 2023