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WATCH: Thousands gallup to the 104th Falkland Stampede
For the past 104 years, Falkland has hosted its historic rodeo. The three-day Falkland Stampede is one of the longest consecutive professional rodeos in Canada and ranks in calibre among the top 12 in...
May 22, 2024
B.C. wildfires: Plans underway for residents' return to evacuated town of Fort Nelson
FORT NELSON, B.C. - The mayor of the regional municipality that includes the evacuated community of Fort Nelson, B.C., says he's optimistic crews have "a very good handle" on the wildfire burning outs...
May 22, 2024
Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead
GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) - Authorities in Iowa were continuing search and rescue efforts Wednesday, a day after a deadly tornado slammed the state, killing at least one. The Adams County Sheriff's office...
May 22, 2024
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden's tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, though Trump still ...
May 22, 2024
Montreal's Gabriel Diallo one win away from qualifying for French Open
PARIS - Canada's Gabriel Diallo is a win away from advancing to his first Grand Slam main draw after defeating Argentina's Marco Trungelliti 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4 in French Open qualifying Wednesday. The ...
May 22, 2024
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge vote...
May 22, 2024
Former head of military HR sues Armed Forces, government after misconduct case
OTTAWA - A former military leader accused of sexual misconduct in 2021 is suing the federal government, the Armed Forces and his accuser. Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan filed a statement of claim in Federal C...
May 22, 2024
Interpol says more than 1,500 stolen Canadian vehicles identified since February
MONTREAL - Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February. The international law enforcement agency says a total of more than 1,500 vehi...
May 22, 2024
In the news today: Is food inflation easing? Q2 results for Canadian banks due.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canadians feel grocery inflation worsening: poll Almost two-thirds of Canadians...
May 22, 2024
Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, two in five boycotting Loblaw: poll
Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling. A new Leger survey found that almost 30...
May 22, 2024
