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Qatar says agreement reached to release Israeli hostage, allow Palestinians to return to north Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Mediator Qatar says an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The deal eases the first ma...
Jan 26, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Joly says Canadian released from detention in Afghanistan
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canadian David Lavery has safely made it to Qatar from Afghanistan with the help of the Qatari government. The Canadian Armed Forces veteran went mi...
Jan 26, 2025
American speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins World Cup 500 metres in Calgary
CALGARY - American speedskating star Jordan Stolz has won the men's 500 metres at a World Cup in Calgary. The 20-year-old has yet to lose a race this season in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 metres. He went...
Jan 26, 2025
B.C. chief wants Oscar-nominated residential school film to be part of curriculum
Warning: This story contains details of residential schools that may be upsetting to some readers. Find the 24-hour Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.An Oscar-nominated documenta...
Jan 26, 2025
B.C.-based climate activist deported to Pakistan after protest charges
A British Columbia-based climate change activist says he's looking forward to seeing his family and eating the food when he returns to his native Pakistan, as he was being deported from Canada on Sund...
Jan 26, 2025
Trump says Canada should become part of U.S. Our head of state isn't weighing in.
OTTAWA - Canada's political leadership has found rare unanimity in recent weeks: nobody wants the country to become the "51st state," as U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly pitched. The heads o...
Jan 26, 2025
Quebec man charged with second-degree murder after death in Montérégie region
SAINT-ANICET, Que. - A 55-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a death in Quebec's Montrgie region on Saturday. The man appeared in court via video conference on Sunday. Quebe...
Jan 26, 2025
Tux & Toques Gala highlights the start of 61st Prince Albert Winter Festival
The Prince Albert Wildlife Federation came to life Saturday night as friends and supporters gathered for the Tux & Toques Gala, celebrating the start of the 61st Prince Albert Winter Festival. Hun...
Jan 26, 2025
Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev's past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Moments after Alexander Zverev's loss in the Australian Open final Sunday, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star's ex-girlfriends who have ...
Jan 26, 2025
Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami gets 1st World Cup win of season. Lindsey Vonn finishes 13th
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) - Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has finally found a way back to winning ways, with next month's world championships looming. The defending overall World Cup cham...
Jan 26, 2025
