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Israel envoy says country can defend itself despite Canada ending future arms exports
OTTAWA - Israel's ambassador to Canada isn't saying whether this week's vote in the House of Commons to end future arms exports to his country will actually impact the war with Hamas. Iddo Moed says t...
Mar 21, 2024
Quebecers to pay respects to Brian Mulroney as public tribute moves to Montreal
MONTREAL - Quebecers will get their chance to pay their respects to Brian Mulroney in his home province as the tributes to the former prime minister move to Montreal. Mulroney's casket will lie in rep...
Mar 21, 2024
Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8
Here are the answers to some key questions about the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. What happens during a total solar eclipse? The moon will be in a direct line between the sun a...
Mar 21, 2024
Manitoba premier set to apologize to two men switched at birth decades ago
WINNIPEG - Two men who were switched at birth almost 70 years ago are to receive an apology today from the Manitoba government. Premier Wab Kinew is slated to offer the apology in the legislature cham...
Mar 21, 2024
Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet
FREDERICTON - A total solar eclipse is a rare celestial event that always generates excitement, but next month's version is expected to be unusually spectacular. The April 8 eclipse that will occur ov...
Mar 21, 2024
Raiders on the cusp of playoff spot after win over Regina
They're on the finish line, and now they just have to cross it.The Prince Albert Raiders took one step closer to a playoff spot Wednesday night, beating the Regina Pats 5-1 at the Art Hauser Centre.Ai...
Mar 21, 2024
Matthews scores twice as Leafs rout Capitals 7-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season and matched his career high with five points, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington...
Mar 20, 2024
Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat
MEULABOH, Indonesia (AP) - An Indonesian search and rescue ship located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees, and began pulling survivors who had been stand...
Mar 20, 2024
Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia man convicted of killing his former girlfriend three decades ago has been put to death in the state's first execution in more than four years. Authorities say 59-year-old...
Mar 20, 2024
Matthews scores twice to reach 57 goals this season, Maple Leafs rout Capitals 7-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season and matched his career high with five points, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington...
Mar 20, 2024
