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Statistics Canada says levels of food insecurity rose in 2022
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the level of food insecurity increased in 2022 as inflation hit peak levels. In a report using data from the Canadian community health survey, the agency says 15.6 per ...
Oct 16, 2024
More than 140 people are killed and dozens injured after a gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - More than 140 people, including children, were killed and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to sc...
Oct 16, 2024
'You don't park it': NHLers dream of representing their countries at 4 Nations
Sam Reinhart lived out a childhood dream in June. The Florida Panthers sharpshooter is hoping for another memorable moment this winter. Reinhart sits among a group of players looking to grab roster sp...
Oct 16, 2024
Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's top election official had no authority to declare unconstitutional a state law that restored the voting rights of those who have been convicted of a felony, the state Sup...
Oct 16, 2024
Interfor selling Quebec operations for $30M, closing Montreal corporate office
BURNABY, B.C. - Interfor Corp. is selling its three manufacturing facilities in Quebec and closing its corporate office in Montreal as the lumber producer plans to leave the province and focus on othe...
Oct 16, 2024
Co-operation 'right next step,' British say after Canada's latest India allegations
OTTAWA - The British government says India should co-operate with Canada's investigation into accusations that its government has been involved in an escalating number of violent crimes in Canada. Ott...
Oct 16, 2024
Co-operation 'right next step,' British say after Canada's latest India allegations
OTTAWA - The British government says India should co-operate with Canada's investigation into accusations that its government has been involved in an escalating number of violent crimes in Canada. Ott...
Oct 16, 2024
Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' includes a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday his plan to win his country's fight against Russia's invasion could bring peace next year, but it contains a step that some ...
Oct 16, 2024
Sceptres forward Natalie Spooner targets season-opener to return from knee injury
Natalie Spooner has Nov. 30 circled on her calendar, and not because the Toronto Sceptres forward feels particular animosity toward the Boston Fleet. The Professional Women's Hockey League's first MVP...
Oct 16, 2024
Ochai Agbaji stands tall defensively for undersized Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Ochai Agbaji's relatively small stature won't stop him from defending some of the biggest and best forwards in the NBA. All-star forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were Agbaji's main def...
Oct 16, 2024