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Recession likely amid global economic downturn, fiscal restraint needed: Carney
OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says a global recession is likely, making it challenging for Canada to avoid a similar economic downturn. While testifying before the Senate banking...
Oct 20, 2022
Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing infant daughter
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed inmate Benjamin Cole on Thursday morning despite claims from his attorneys that he had been severely mentally ill. Cole was pronounced dead at 10:22 a.m. at O...
Oct 20, 2022
Inquiry releases recordings of key RCMP meeting after N.S. mass shooting
HALIFAX - The inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting today released partial recordings of a tense RCMP meeting that is at the centre of allegations of political interference into the police invest...
Oct 20, 2022
Edmonton Elks have one last chance this season to end home losing streak
EDMONTON - The last time the Edmonton Elks won a home game was on Oct. 12, 2019, the final weekend of the CFL regular season. They beat the B.C. Lions 19-6. A CFL-record 16 home losses in a row have e...
Oct 20, 2022
Cold weather shelter to re-open in Prince Albert
Concerns related to Prince Albert's homeless community and where they will go when temperatures drop below freezing have been alleviated for at least the short term.Donna Brooks, CEO of Prince Albert'...
Oct 20, 2022
US: Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Thursday that the U.S. has evidence that Iranian troops are "directly engaged on the ground" in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's infrastructu...
Oct 20, 2022
Montreal Haitian community against foreign military intervention in Caribbean country
Montreal's Haitian community is expressing opposition to the possibility of foreign troops being dispatched to Haiti amid civil unrest in the Caribbean country. The United Nations Security Council pos...
Oct 20, 2022
David Eby to be declared B.C. NDP leader on Friday, says party
VICTORIA - David Eby will officially be declared the leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party on Friday, clearing the way for him to be sworn in as premier. A statement from the party's chief electoral...
Oct 20, 2022
'We don't have good memories': B.C. Lions eager for long-awaited return to Edmonton
SURREY, B.C. - Jevon Cottoy wants to make some better memories at Commonwealth Stadium. Although he's in his third season with the B.C. Lions, the wide receiver has played in Edmonton just once during...
Oct 20, 2022
Saskatchewan launches biosimilars initiative to bring down drug costs
A new initiative from the Saskatchewan government will replace biologic drugs used by approximately 24,000 people in the province with lower-cost versions of the same medication.On Thursday, the Gover...
Oct 20, 2022
