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Conservatives would renegotiate free trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan
OTTAWA - A Tory member of Parliament says a future Conservative government would renegotiate Canada's trade deal with Ukraine. Manitoba MP James Bezan says his government would ensure the agreement co...
Feb 13, 2024
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in Canada, survey suggests
OTTAWA - Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, a new survey suggests. The annual CanTrust Index published by Proof Strat...
Feb 13, 2024
Sask. theatre group heads to P.A. to tackle tough issues with new play
A Saskatchewan theatre group is celebrating its 50th season with a production heading to several schools in the area this week.Saskatoon-based 25th Street Theatre has developed a new play called Luna ...
Feb 13, 2024
Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the ...
Feb 13, 2024
Dismantling homeless camps violates human rights, says federal housing advocate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Unhoused people have a fundamental right to live in encampments, and that right is violated when authorities tear them down, Canada's housing advocate says. In a piercing report rel...
Feb 13, 2024
Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and amid growing political divisions ...
Feb 13, 2024
In the news today: Canadians in Gaza taken into Israeli custody as Joly seeks answers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... U.S., Joly seek clarity from Israel on Canadians taken into custody from Gaza S...
Feb 13, 2024
Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games
WHISTLER, B.C. - When Canadian broadcast veteran Scott Moore got the job as CEO of the Invictus Games coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025, he made sure to brush up on his royal protocol in antici...
Feb 13, 2024
Minister was warned lifting international student work limit could undermine program
OTTAWA - Allowing international students to work more than 20 hours a week could distract from their studies and undermine the objective of temporary foreign worker programs, public servants warned th...
Feb 13, 2024
Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games
WHISTLER, B.C. - When Canadian broadcast veteran Scott Moore got the job as CEO of the Invictus Games coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025, he made sure to brush up on his royal protocol in antici...
Feb 13, 2024