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Freeland says drop in foreign-aid spending is not a cut, Ukraine fight is pivotal
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland insists the government's projected $1.3-billion drop in foreign aid spending does not amount to a cut. The Liberal budget released this week projects that O...
Mar 31, 2023
Vancouver asks artist, vigil keepers to end Indigenous children's shoe memorial
VANCOUVER - Officials in Vancouver are meeting with the artist and volunteers who are keeping vigil on a children's shoe memorial on the steps of the city's art gallery in an effort to end the tribute...
Mar 31, 2023
Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash underway in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The military says the service members who died in a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crash ranged in age from 23 to 36 and were from seven states. A military news release Friday ...
Mar 31, 2023
Italian star Federico Bernardeschi continues to trigger Toronto FC this season
TORONTO - Saturday's visit by Charlotte FC brings back good memories for Toronto FC supporters. Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi made their MLS debut against Charlotte last July...
Mar 31, 2023
‘Big changes need to be done’: P.A. business owner frustrated after third break-in in six months
A local business owner is lost for words and beyond frustrated after another break-in at his downtown jewellery store.Just after 7:00 a.m. Friday, Alex Bocian, the owner of Bocian Jewellers said secur...
Mar 31, 2023
Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Little Rock and surrounding areas, warning that 350,000 are in danger from a "confirmed large and destructive torn...
Mar 31, 2023
Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to entry-level contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract. The contract begins next season. Dobes also signed an American Hockey League contract to finish the ...
Mar 31, 2023
Romania: Andrew Tate to leave jail, put under house arrest
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his...
Mar 31, 2023
Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear Pride warm-up jersey: coach
VANCOUVER - Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday. Tocchet says he respects the decision the ...
Mar 31, 2023
More companies hunting for lithium in northern Saskatchewan
Northern Saskatchewan is well known for producing uranium that's used around the world, and has been home to a number of gold mines.But there's a push now for critical minerals demanded by the energy ...
Mar 31, 2023
