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Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, senior administration officials said Wednesday, reversing months of persistent arguments by the Biden administration that the...
Jan 25, 2023
Results to be released after second search for graves at B.C. residential school
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A First Nation in central British Columbia is ready to announce results from the second phase of an investigation of grounds around the former St. Joseph's Mission residential sc...
Jan 25, 2023
Toronto Six forward Daryl Watts to become PHF's highest-paid player
TORONTO - Recent Toronto Six signing Daryl Watts has disclosed her contract terms, and her US$150,000 salary in 2023-24 will be a Premier Hockey League record. The Six signed the 23-year-old from Toro...
Jan 25, 2023
Jordan's Principle
Jordan's Principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, s...
Jan 25, 2023
Transit union calls for national task force as violent attacks reach 'crisis level'
TORONTO - The president of a Canadian transit union wants to convene a national task force as violent attacks on public transit reach what he calls "crisis levels". Amalgamated Transit Union Canada na...
Jan 25, 2023
Pressure builds for Canada to send tanks to Ukraine after Germany gives OK
OTTAWA - Pressure is building for Canada to send some of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine after Germany's decision to provide the heavy weapons and approve requests by other countries to do the s...
Jan 25, 2023
Virginia teacher shot by student to sue school district
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - A Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student during class will sue the school district, the teacher's attorney announced Wednesday. Diane Toscano, a lawyer for Abig...
Jan 25, 2023
Prime minister and premiers to discuss health-care funding during meeting in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit down with Canada's premiers next month to try and hammer out a new deal for health-care funding.Trudeau made the announcement Wednesday morning, saying the meeti...
Jan 25, 2023
Northern Talent Showcase
Northern Talent Showcase will be held on Saturday February 25, There will be two shows: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.See the poster for details.
Jan 25, 2023
Canadian international Ballou Tabla leaves Atletico Ottawa to join team in Turkey
OTTAWA - Ballou Tabla, who helped Atletico Ottawa to the Canadian Premier League final last season, is joining Turkey's Manisa FK. Manisa, located 300 kilometres southwest of Istanbul in western Turke...
Jan 25, 2023