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US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites Wednesday, U.S. officials said, marking the fourth time in days it ...
Jan 17, 2024

US bars ex-Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei from entry 3 days after he left office
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - The U.S. State Department barred former Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei from entering the United States, accusing him Wednesday of "significant corruption" three days a...
Jan 17, 2024

Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour
OTTAWA - Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-tor...
Jan 17, 2024

RCMP name suspect after serious assault in Montreal Lake
A man facing several charges including robbery and aggravated assault is on the run.Saskatchewan RCMP's Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) and Waskesiu/Montreal Lake Detachment are asking...
Jan 17, 2024

B.C.'s $36-billion hydro plan opens clean power economic opportunities, says premier
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says a planned 10-year, $36 billion expansion of British Columbia's electrical system will open economic opportunities and ensure ample power to supply the province's grow...
Jan 17, 2024

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says further research on landfill search complete
WINNIPEG - The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a second feasibility study assessing the scope of a landfill search for the remains of two First Nations women has been completed and is set to be forwa...
Jan 17, 2024

IIHF says Israel can play in an upcoming tournament after initially barring it for security concerns
ZURICH (AP) - The International Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that Israel will be able to play in an upcoming tournament after previously barring its national team from the event over security ...
Jan 17, 2024

Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat
WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will co...
Jan 17, 2024

History of refugees in Canada exhibit coming to N.B.
"We saw all people...dead along the road," began a quote from Rolf Sers. The Latvian Jew had once hid in plain sight as a doctor in the German military where he served in Ukraine and Russia. When he w...
Jan 17, 2024

Should people be punished if they leave their vehicles running unattended? One Sask. mayor believes so
Prince Albert's mayor wants to see something done to stop people from leaving their vehicles running unattended with the keys inside.Greg Dionne shared his concerns at the P.A. Board of Police Commiss...
Jan 17, 2024