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MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'
OTTAWA - The Liberal government should undertake a "comprehensive reform" of Canada's extradition law as soon as possible to prevent "further injustices" due to shortcomings, a House of Commons commit...
Jun 19, 2023
Premier, RCMP and health official to hold news conference about Manitoba bus crash
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson will speak with reporters today about last week's bus crash that killed 15 people and left 10 others seriously injured. The news conference will take plac...
Jun 19, 2023
High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's attempt to block the federal government's budget bill from passing earlier this month is the latest example of government spending coming under scrutiny...
Jun 19, 2023
Here's what observers are watching for in Monday's four federal byelections
OTTAWA - Four new MPs are set to be elected to the House of Commons Monday in a handful of byelections that political watchers say could expose rifts within the Conservative party and bring a new Libe...
Jun 19, 2023
'A bit of help': Canadian Red Cross funding medical clinics for displaced in Ukraine
KORSUN-SHEVCHENKIVSKYI - Medical intern Alina Manko sits at a desk and speaks with a woman as other patients wait for their turn. Wearing a red vest and cap, Manko is part of a group staffing mobile u...
Jun 19, 2023
Blinken to meet Xi, State Department says, in bid to ease US-China tensions
BEIJING (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at 4:30 p.m. Monday, the State Department said, as America's top diplomat wrapped up a two-day visit t...
Jun 19, 2023
Gunbattle in Jenin: 3 Palestinians killed, 29 others wounded in Israeli raid in West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli troops killed 3 Palestinians, including a minor, and wounded at least 29 others during a massive gunbattle with militants in the streets of the occupied West Bank city of Jeni...
Jun 18, 2023
Smith enjoys strong finish at U.S. Open, aims to defend British Open title
LOS ANGELES - Cameron Smith's strong play during the final nine holes of the U.S. Open Sunday could give him a boost when he defends his British Open title next month. Smith shot 3 under on the more d...
Jun 18, 2023
Canada's trophy wait continues after loss to U.S. in CONCACAF Nations League final
LAS VEGAS - The Canadian men's bid for a first trophy in 23 years fell short Sunday in a 2-0 loss to the U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League final. The 47th-ranked Canadian men were looking for their ...
Jun 18, 2023
Fowler fades in final round after bounceback U.S. Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) - From his electric opening-round 62 to his neon-orange Sunday ensemble, Rickie Fowler showed off just about everything during the 123rd U.S. Open that once made him one of the most c...
Jun 18, 2023