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U.S. seeks clarity on Canadians taken in Gaza, Israel confirms it has them in custody
OTTAWA - American officials say they are still trying to sort out what caused the Israeli military to detain members of a Canadian-American family in the Gaza Strip. Israel's military confirmed it too...
Feb 12, 2024
Recent snowfall creates good conditions for upcoming Canadian Challenge
The Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race will go ahead as planned next week after a recent snowfall in Northern Saskatchewan."Things are looking great. That snowfall we had up in La Ronge and farther Nort...
Feb 12, 2024
B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors
VANCOUVER - British Columbia and Ottawa have announced $733 million in new federal funding over the next five years to improve health care for the province's seniors. They say the funds will help expa...
Feb 12, 2024
No plans for royal tour by King Charles in Canada this year as monarch battles cancer
OTTAWA - King Charles will not travel to Canada for his first royal tour as Canada's monarch this year, as he battles cancer. British media reported in December that Buckingham Palace was in the early...
Feb 12, 2024
Olympic dream still alive for Canadian women's water polo squad despite loss to Spain
DOHA, Qatar - The Olympic hopes of the Canadian women's water polo team remain alive despite a 12-9 loss to Spain on Monday in quarterfinal action at the world aquatics championships. Canada was exten...
Feb 12, 2024
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce reveals his 2024 coaching staff
OTTAWA - Bob Dyce will have some new faces on his Ottawa Redblacks coaching staff this season. Dyce, entering his second full season as Ottawa's head coach, unveiled his 2024 staff Monday. While Barro...
Feb 12, 2024
Canada's effort to restore military talks hinges on Taiwan policy: Chinese ambassador
OTTAWA - China's ambassador to Canada says an effort by Ottawa to restore normal military communication will hit headwinds if the navy sends another ship to the Taiwan Strait. "We want dialogue. But i...
Feb 12, 2024
Travis Kelce brings home the hardware, holds up 'end of the bargain' with Taylor Swift
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Travis Kelce brought home the hardware he promised to girlfriend Taylor Swift. The Kansas City tight end finished with nine receptions for 93 yards, including a crucial catch in overt...
Feb 12, 2024
Conservative motion, backed by NDP, produced $40M in regulatory relief for Bell
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is rejecting the idea that his party played a role in granting $40 million in regulatory relief to Bell Media. Conservative and NDP MPs backed a 2022 amen...
Feb 12, 2024
Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI
OTTAWA - Canada's actors, directors and musicians are sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence, saying it threatens their livelihood and reputations. Groups representing people who work in TV, ...
Feb 12, 2024