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NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget
OTTAWA - New Democrats say they are pushing for the Liberal government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming federal budget. The party says it has already been talking to the Liberals...
Mar 06, 2024

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at five per cent, says too early to cut
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, arguing it is still too soon to start lowering rates.The central bank announced its interest rate decision Wednesday as economist...
Mar 06, 2024

Suicide Loss Support Program Launches Across Province
Free, rapid access counselling is now available to support the immediate psychological needs of families and friends of people who have died by suicide or survived with significant injury or trauma. T...
Mar 06, 2024

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the former president for "disgracef...
Mar 06, 2024

Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info
With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broad...
Mar 06, 2024

Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. San...
Mar 06, 2024

IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) - Islamic State militants attacked villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens injured and missing, opposition activists and ...
Mar 06, 2024

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
BONN, Germany (AP) - Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The Int...
Mar 06, 2024

Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act
OTTAWA - The federal government is open to changing the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests two years ago. In its respons...
Mar 06, 2024

Saskatchewan bounces back in a big way at 2024 Brier
Mike McEwen and Saskatchewan scored three or more points in three different ends Tuesday to get back in the win column at the 2024 Brier."You don't want to fall back too quickly, so this was a really ...
Mar 06, 2024