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CP NewsAlert: Last Canadian kidnapped by Hamas, Judih Weinstein Haggai, declared dead
OTTAWA - Judih Weinstein Haggai, the only Canadian citizen who was still missing amid the Israel-Hamas conflict and believed to be held in the Gaza Strip, has been confirmed dead. Her family says she ...
Dec 28, 2023
Rescue efforts underway to evacuate 10 people after plane crash in N.W.T.
Rescue efforts are underway after a small aircraft crashed on Wednesday leaving 10 people stranded with injuries near a diamond mine about 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife. The spokesman of the...
Dec 28, 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women's World Cup GS for career win 92
LIENZ, Austria (AP) - Mikaela Shiffrin held on to a big first-run lead to win a women's World Cup giant slalom amid tough course conditions Thursday for the American's record-extending 92nd career vic...
Dec 28, 2023
Quebec reaches tentative deal with teachers union on strike since Nov. 23
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has reached a tentative deal with a union representing about 40 per cent of the province's teachers, who have been on unlimited strike since Nov. 23. Fdration autonome...
Dec 28, 2023
Cougars comeback versus Oil Kings falls short
PRINCE GEORGE - The Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Prince George Cougars 6-4 Wednesday night before 4,528 fans at CN Centre.The Cats made things difficult for themselves, falling behind 4-0 after the...
Dec 28, 2023
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, even in largely emptied north
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli forces bombarded cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza overnight and into Thursday, killing dozens of people in an air and ground offensive against Hamas...
Dec 28, 2023
High levels of carbon dioxide, mould found in homes on Ontario reserves: study
A study has found air inside homes on four remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario contained carbon dioxide, fine particles, mould and other substances that increase the risk of respiratory infec...
Dec 28, 2023
In the news today: Palestinians seek refuge as Israeli operation in Gaza expands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in Gaza A ...
Dec 28, 2023
Calls for more addiction treatment as B.C. drug decriminalization enters second year
VANCOUVER - A narrow, winding corridor at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver leads to a clinic offering quick access to addiction treatment for people seeking helpon their own or after a referral from a...
Dec 28, 2023
N.B. gender policy in schools: Premier won't back down, says it's an election winner
FREDERICTON - As he looks ahead to an election year, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of backing down on his government's changes to the province's policy on gender identity...
Dec 28, 2023