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In the news today: Truce extended in Gaza, raising hopes for further extensions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel and Hamas extend truce, agree to free more hostages and prisoners More h...
Nov 28, 2023
Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28
TORONTO - Canada's image at the world's signature climate negotiations could be complicated by infighting, some observers fear, as two of the federal government's ardent critics at the provincial leve...
Nov 28, 2023
MPs set to debate Ukraine trade deal, as Liberals chide Tories for vote against bill
OTTAWA - A committee of MPs is expected to begin clause-by-clause study today of a bill that implements an update to the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, following a decision by the federal Tories...
Nov 28, 2023
Defence lawyers for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers to continue laying out their case
OTTAWA - Defence lawyers representing two high-profile "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to present more new evidence today as they lay out their case. Eric Granger, a lawyer for Tamara Lich, s...
Nov 28, 2023
Weegar scores in OT as Flames burn Knights 2-1
CALGARY - MacKenzie Weegar scored with five seconds left in overtime Monday night to give the Calgary Flames a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. A.J. Greer also scored for Calgary (9-10-3), w...
Nov 27, 2023
NHL roundup: Bruins lose third straight, upset 5-2 by Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Yegor Chinakhov had a goal and an assist, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 NHL win over Boston on Monday night, handing the Bruins their third straight loss. Dmitri Vor...
Nov 27, 2023
Panthers pounce on Senators, post 5-0 road win
OTTAWA - Sam Reinhart's two goals almost got overlooked in the battle of the Tkachuk brothers Monday night. In the end, Matthew's Florida Panthers got the better of Brady's Ottawa Senators with a 5-0 ...
Nov 27, 2023
B.C. mother, stepdad plead guilty to manslaughter in death of 6-year-old Dontay Lucas
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - The mother and stepfather of six-year-old Dontay Lucas have pleaded guilty to his manslaughter, more than five years after the boy was found in medical distress in the woman's hom...
Nov 27, 2023
Conservative deputy calls MP 'unhinged' for linking Poilievre and Winnipeg killings
SURREY, B.C. - Federal Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman is calling a Metro Vancouver MP "unhinged" for a social media post that questioned if there was a connection between Pierre Poilievre...
Nov 27, 2023
Toronto Arrows, Canada's lone entry in Major League Rugby, to close shop
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows, the lone Canadian entry in Major League Rugby, are closing shop - at least for the 2024 season, and possibly for good. Players were informed of the decision in a call wit...
Nov 27, 2023
