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Heavy snowfall poses problems for handi-transit
With another heavy snowfall deposit on the way for Prince Albert, and some freezing rain and harsh wind also thrown into the forecast for good measure, transit services are bracing for some tough cond...
Nov 16, 2021
US journalist jailed in Myanmar for months lands in New York
NEW YORK (AP) - American journalist Danny Fenster, who was freed after nearly six months in jail in military-ruled Myanmar, arrived in the United States on Tuesday. Fenster, who was sentenced last wee...
Nov 16, 2021
Oceana audit says little progress in Canada's fishery management over last five years
HALIFAX - A new report says Canadian fisheries management has "fallen short" over the last five years, with nearly one in five fish stocks still "critically depleted." More than 80 per cent of the cri...
Nov 16, 2021
Democrat Jumaane Williams says he's running for NY governor
NEW YORK (AP) - Democrat Jumaane Williams, New York City's elected public advocate, is running for New York governor, making the self-described activist perhaps the most progressive candidate in next ...
Nov 16, 2021
Britain's Prince Charles pays royal visit to Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived in Jordan on Tuesday as part of the first royal tour since the start of the coronavi...
Nov 16, 2021
2 explosions rock Uganda's capital, Kampala, injuring 24
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Two loud explosions rocked Uganda's capital, Kampala, early Tuesday, sparking chaos and confusion as people fled what is widely believed to be coordinated attacks. One blast was...
Nov 16, 2021
B.C. mudslides, call to end ban on gay men donating blood: In The News for Nov. 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 16, 2021
Airbus, Jazeera Airways reach $3.3 billion aircraft deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Airbus won its third deal of the Dubai Air Show on Tuesday valued over $3.3 billion to sell 28 new aircraft to Kuwait's Jazeera Airways. The European plane maker's a...
Nov 16, 2021
New minister says natural resources must evolve to include renewables, biofuels
OTTAWA - In a country intent on helping to slow global warming without destroying its economy, Canada's latest natural resources minister says his department can no longer be thought of mainly as the ...
Nov 16, 2021
Powerful Webb space telescope featuring Canadian instruments set for Dec. 18 launch
MONTREAL - In just over a month, the world's largest, most advanced telescope will be launched into orbit from a spaceport in South America, and among those eagerly watching will be Montreal physics p...
Nov 16, 2021
