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Some Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas trees recalled over fire risk
OTTAWA - Home Depot is recalling some of its pre-lit artificial Christmas trees because they could pose a fire hazard. Health Canada says consumers should stop using the Home Decorators Collection 7.5...
Nov 24, 2023

Manitoba government may push back promise to freeze hydroelectric rates
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's new NDP government may push back a promise to freeze hydroelectric rates for one year. New numbers from Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro show the utility is now expecting a net loss th...
Nov 24, 2023

Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023

Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023

Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in court-ord...
Nov 24, 2023

Popyrin gives Australia a 1-0 lead over Finland in Davis Cup semifinals
MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Alexei Popyrin gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semifinal match against Finland after beating Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday. Alex de Miaur has the chance to put...
Nov 24, 2023

Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup
CALGARY - Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-playe...
Nov 24, 2023

New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...
Nov 24, 2023

Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...
Nov 24, 2023

Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but he says a deal to temporarily halt hostilities this week so Hamas...
Nov 24, 2023