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RCMP aware of social media threats to Jewish community, calls for vigilance
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it's aware of social media posts threatening the Jewish community in Canada, calling it a time for "increased vigilance." The statement comes as several Canadian polices forces,...
Oct 13, 2023
Canadian universities face challenges navigating Israel-Hamas war
MONTREAL - In the days since Hamas launched violent attacks on Israel, Canadian universities have been grappling with how to address a deeply divisive subject that has sparked grief, anger and heated ...
Oct 13, 2023
In the news today: Canadian doctor trapped in Gaza, Convoy trial in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canadian doctor trapped in Gaza helps at hospital A Canadian doctor trapped in ...
Oct 13, 2023
A teacher dies and 2 people are wounded in a stabbing in a French school. Terrorism is suspected
PARIS (AP) - A man armed with a knife killed a teacher and wounded another teacher and a security guard on Friday at a high school in northern France, an attack being investigated as potential terrori...
Oct 13, 2023
Raiders host Hitmen to kick off busy weekend
Fresh off a pair of wins in Alberta, the Prince Albert Raiders (4-3) get set to host the Calgary Hitmen (2-5) Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre.It's the start of a busy stretch for the green and g...
Oct 13, 2023
Opioid addictions & deaths prompt North Sask. bands lawsuit against government
Lack of access to the support needed to combat the opioid crisis has prompted the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation bands to file a class action lawsuit against the government ...
Oct 13, 2023
Sandy Bay Airport improvements nearly complete
The Sandy Bay Airport has been getting significant enhancements done to its runways, taxiways, and airfield lighting this year.Construction began back in June and is set to conclude prior to this wint...
Oct 13, 2023
OC Transpo worker, store owner to testify in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected today to delve into how public transit was affected by the three-week protest that clogged downtown Ottawa streets last year....
Oct 13, 2023
Canada's top court to rule on validity of federal environmental assessment law
OTTAWA - Canada's top court is expected to rule today on the validity of the federal government's environmental assessment legislation. The Supreme Court's judgment on the Impact Assessment Act is to ...
Oct 13, 2023
Worker at Israel's Embassy in Beijing was attacked in unclear circumstances and is now hospitalized
JERUSALEM (AP) - An employee of the Israeli Embassy in Beijing was attacked on Friday and later hospitalized, the country's Foreign Ministry said. China did not immediately acknowledge the assault. It...
Oct 13, 2023
