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Fundraising scandal: Quebec governing party to stop collecting political donations
Quebec Premier Franois Legault says his Coalition Avenir Qubec party will no longer accept donations, and he is asking the other parties to do the same. His announcement today comes after several memb...
Feb 01, 2024
Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Supreme Court said Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun right...
Feb 01, 2024
Ontario to give Toronto up to $97 million for FIFA World Cup
TORONTO - Ontario has conditionally committed to giving Toronto up to $97 million for the city's FIFA World Cup hosting duties. Toronto is set to host three games in the 2026 World Cup that will also ...
Feb 01, 2024
One woman arrested for trafficking meth and cocaine in P.A.
A 28-year-old woman has been charged following a drug investigation in Prince Albert.In early January, the Crime Reduction Team (CRT) started an investigation into drug trafficking. On Tuesday, office...
Feb 01, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Liberals delay expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is delaying until 2027 the expansion of eligibility for assisted dying to those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. More coming. The Canadian Press
Feb 01, 2024
Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to f...
Feb 01, 2024
Bill to update impact assessment law coming in spring: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government will have legislation ready by the spring to fix the constitutional problems the Supreme Court has with the federal Impact As...
Feb 01, 2024
First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest
After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...
Feb 01, 2024
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Nick, Noah Hallett to extensions
WINNIPEG - Canadian defensive backs Nick and Noah Hallett agreed to terms on contract extensions with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. The brothers were eligible to become free agents Feb. 13. N...
Feb 01, 2024
Calgary set to host Special Olympics Games, Canadians can support by buying doughnut
Darby Taylor was on a road trip with his family from Calgary to Disneyland when he learned that he would be an ambassador for the upcoming Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in his hometown. The 29-...
Feb 01, 2024
