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Bloc Québécois as official Opposition? Leader says Canadians 'don't have to fear us'
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet says he's staying modest about the prospect of his party forming official Opposition in the next federal election, though it would be a "spectacular"...
Dec 27, 2024
Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's gove...
Dec 27, 2024
Winnipeg's arena curling in a club project seen as start of cross-country expansion
A Winnipeg pilot project offers arena ice and rocks in a curling club to top teams in the area. Two sheets at the eight-sheet Heather Curling Club are prepped and clipped by leading ice maker Greg Ewa...
Dec 27, 2024
In the news today: What Canada can learn from Trump's campaign
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... What Canada can learn from Trump's campaign Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after mil...
Dec 27, 2024
Trump's return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States ...
Dec 27, 2024
'Failure is not an option': Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
JASPER, ALTA. - This year, Kim Stark's kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars - things her three ...
Dec 27, 2024
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further de...
Dec 27, 2024
Williams, Woolen lead way as Seahawks beat Bears 6-3 to boost playoff hopes
CHICAGO (AP) - Riq Woolen intercepted Caleb Williams' late pass and the Seattle Seahawks boosted their fading playoff hopes, squeezing past Chicago 6-3 on Thursday night to hand the Bears their 10th s...
Dec 26, 2024
Grizzlies set record in dunking Raptors 155-126, Toronto loses ninth in a row
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Zach Edey also scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise scoring record i...
Dec 26, 2024
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor embarks on coaching career in Prince Albert
As with many people in Saskatchewan, Layne Matechuk has hockey in his blood. Growing up in Colonsay, the sport was a family affair which they all bonded over, having been coached by his father while h...
Dec 26, 2024
