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Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news
OTTAWA - U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the ...
Jan 07, 2025
Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms
TORONTO - The Ontario government says it has launched an operation intended to beef up security along the border with the United States. In a news release, Premier Doug Ford says Operation Deterrence ...
Jan 07, 2025
GFL Environmental selling majority stake in environmental services business
VAUGHAN, Ont. - GFL Environmental Inc. has signed a deal to sell a majority interest in its environmental services business to private equity firms Apollo and BC Partners in an agreement that will see...
Jan 07, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96
PARIS (AP) - Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and w...
Jan 07, 2025
South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presid...
Jan 07, 2025
South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presid...
Jan 07, 2025
In the news today: The key pieces of Trudeau’s political legacy
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... The key pieces of Trudeau's political legacy Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as ...
Jan 07, 2025
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down...
Jan 07, 2025
Study reveals annual activity of sneezing sea sponge off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER - A study into the behaviour of a sea sponge off the coast of British Columbia has revealed the animals have the humanlike ability to sneeze. Researcher Sally Leys said her team examined foo...
Jan 07, 2025
Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options
OTTAWA - As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau's successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray -- including former c...
Jan 07, 2025
