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Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ramping up his attacks on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he promotes his government's federal budget. Polls suggest the Liberal messaging on the budget has ye...
Apr 24, 2024

Canada on cusp of playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds with 10-4 win over China
STERSUND, Sweden - Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday. The...
Apr 24, 2024

Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal healthcare law after the sweeping ruling over...
Apr 24, 2024

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social me...
Apr 24, 2024

Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand
TORONTO - Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a "nuanced" approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its tech worker ranks. Anand says she does not w...
Apr 24, 2024

Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
NEW YORK (AP) - Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received...
Apr 24, 2024

Marcel Hirscher is coming out of retirement. He plans to ski for the Netherlands, his mom's nation
Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is planning to return to ski racing next season after five years in retirement. And he's going to compete for the Netherlands - his mother's count...
Apr 24, 2024

Vees take 3-0 series lead on Vipers
The Vernon Vipers are down to their last playoff life.The Penticton Vees shut out the Vipers 4-0 Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second round BC Hockey League se...
Apr 24, 2024

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
After teasing their excited fans with Game 1 victories, both the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets were playoff losers at home last night. The Colorado Avalanche rolled the Jets 5-2, while the Nashv...
Apr 24, 2024

In the news today: Ottawa adds $36 million to vaccine fund
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ottawa adds $36M to vaccine injury fund The federal government is putting anoth...
Apr 24, 2024

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