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Scrambling for aircraft in N.S. mass shooting, RCMP told to 'pound sand': official
HALIFAX - Transcripts of calls between the RCMP and search and rescue officials in Halifax show an overall lack of understanding of what was required to have a military aircraft assist during the sear...
Dec 01, 2022
Klinsmann leads FIFA team analyzing World Cup on the road
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The black SUV packed with soccer fans wearing Lionel Messi shirts pulls up alongside a World Cup -branded vehicle, both inching forward in late-night traffic after leaving Argentina...
Dec 01, 2022
Klinsmann leads FIFA team analyzing World Cup on the road
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The black SUV packed with soccer fans wearing Lionel Messi shirts pulls up alongside a World Cup -branded vehicle, both inching forward in late-night traffic after leaving Argentina...
Dec 01, 2022
Harjo at the helm, first woman to coach Canadian women's alpine ski team
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Karin Harjo isn't just the first woman to be the head coach of a Canadian alpine ski team, she's also the first woman to have that job with any country on the World Cup circuit. H...
Dec 01, 2022
Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T
YELLOWKNIFE - Iceland's ambassador to Canada was in the Northwest Territories capital this week discussing shared priorities with leaders in the territory. Hlynur Gudjonsson met with N.W.T. Premier Ca...
Dec 01, 2022
Alberta deputy premier says sovereignty act not a power grab, eyes changes to bill
EDMONTON - Alberta's deputy premier says the proposed sovereignty act does not grant cabinet unilateral power to rewrite laws behind closed doors, but amendments may be needed to clear that up. Kaycee...
Dec 01, 2022
Biden says climate law has 'glitches' after Macron criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday acknowledged "glitches" in America's clean energy law that have raised concerns in Europe, but said "there's tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies. Bi...
Dec 01, 2022
Nexus applicants can shuffle off to Buffalo as Canada, U.S. expand pilot project
WASHINGTON - An experimental bid to rescue the troubled Nexus trusted-traveller program between Canada and the United States has expanded to the Peace Bridge. New York congressman Rep. Brian Higgins s...
Dec 01, 2022
AGCO orders Ontario gaming operators to stop offering UFC bets due to concerns
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship events....
Dec 01, 2022
New paid sick leave rules coming into effect for federally regulated workers
OTTAWA - Employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave. As of Dec. 31, workers who have been continuously employed for at least 30 days wil...
Dec 01, 2022