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Liberal cabinet holding retreat next week ahead of Parliament's return
OTTAWA - The stubbornness of inflation and intense domestic divisions over the Israel-Hamas conflict are looming heavily over the federal Liberals as ministers prepare to meet over three days in Montr...
Jan 16, 2024

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson dropped his long-shot bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, ending a candidacy that served as a throwback to an earlie...
Jan 16, 2024

Vehicle incident closes Highway 97 south of Hixon
HIXON -Update: RCMP confirm the crash involved two pickup trucks. They say the men in each truck were transported to hospital with serious injuries.Earlier: The highway has now opened to single-lane a...
Jan 16, 2024

Former Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista buys stake in Las Vegas soccer club
LAS VEGAS - Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista has bought into Las Vegas Light FC of the United Soccer League. The 43-year-old Bautista, as primary investor, takes over as chairman and gov...
Jan 16, 2024

Canadian field hockey men and women both lose, see Olympic qualification dream fade
VALENCIA, Spain - Canada led 1-0 for three quarters but conceded five late goals to lose 5-1 to Spain at a women's Olympic field hockey qualifier Tuesday, effectively ending its bid to qualify for the...
Jan 16, 2024

Suspect in Long Island’s Gilgo Beach serial killings is charged with the death of a fourth woman
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) - An architect charged in a string of slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings was accused Tuesday in the death of a fourth woman, a Connecticut mother of two who vanished in 20...
Jan 16, 2024

Canada's Marino falls to Pegula in opening round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Vancouver's Rebecca Marino is out of the Australian Open after dropping a 6-2, 6-4 decision to American Jessica Pegula in the first round on Tuesday. Pegula, the tournament's fi...
Jan 16, 2024

Malta-flagged bulk carrier hit by missile in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks continue
JERUSALEM (AP) - A Malta-flagged bulk carrier sustained damage from a missile fired at it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, Greek officials said. Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for the at...
Jan 16, 2024

BC Natural Resources Forum starts Tuesday in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Tuesday marks the beginning of the 21st annual BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.It is taking place at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre from Tuesday through Thur...
Jan 16, 2024

Teck Resources says 2023 copper production fell short of guidance
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. says its copper production for 2023 fell short of its guidance for the year, while its zinc production also came in slightly below its expectations. The Vancouver-based...
Jan 16, 2024