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Queen urges world leaders at COP26 to ‘rise above politics’
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II urged world leaders attending the U.N. climate summit to…
Nine months into Biden’s first term, all U.S. eyes on Virginia governor’s race
WASHINGTON – Voters in Virginia are choosing their next governor Tuesday, a vote that could…
Biden backs Ohio Rep. Allison Russo in race for US House
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden threw his political weight behind two-term Democratic state…
Quebec Liberals eject Montpetit from caucus over harassment allegations
QUEBEC – A Quebec Liberal member of the national assembly has been expelled from the…
Officials: Damaged US Navy sub struck underwater mountain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy has determined that a submarine damaged in a collision…
Judge: Accusers at Epstein associate trial to use pseudonyms
NEW YORK (AP) — Accusers in the upcoming trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell on…
Novavax submits COVID-19 vaccine for approval, raising hopes more will get a shot
Biotechnology company Novavax Inc. says it has submitted its COVID-19 vaccine for approval in Canada,…
‘Systemic ageism’ to blame for COVID-19 deaths in Quebec care homes, inquest hears
MONTREAL – “Systemic ageism,” outdated health-care facilities and government reforms contributed to the tragedy that…
North American stock markets rise to start November; U.S. markets set record highs
TORONTO – North American stock markets started November on the upswing with U.S. markets setting…
Alaska highway opens to 1-lane traffic after landslide
COOPER LANDING, Alaska (AP) — The state transportation department announced it had opened to one-lane…
COVID-19 global death count highlights vulnerabilities, lessons for Canada: experts
As the global COVID-19 death toll surpassed five million this week, infectious disease and public…
Man gets 5 years for viewing child porn during flight
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An Illinois man has been sentenced to five years in prison…
Michelle Obama to speak with college students nationwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama’s next promotion for her memoir “Becoming” will center on…
Trudeau moves on pledge to cap oil and gas emissions as COP26 talks begin in Scotland
GLASGOW, United Kingdom – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the memory of Lytton, B.C., on…
Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — World leaders turned up the heat and resorted to end-of-the-world rhetoric…
Miami prosecutors partly dismiss charges against Maduro ally
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Miami have dismissed several criminal charges against an ally…
Losing candidate for Manitoba Tory leadership wants swearing-in delayed
WINNIPEG – The losing candidate in the race for the leadership of Manitoba’s governing Progressive…
Forge looks to dig itself out of a 3-1 first-leg hole in CONCACAF League quarterfinal
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis calls Tuesday’s Scotiabank CONCACAF League quarterfinal rematch with Costa Rica’s…
Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices
Milk and dairy prices are expected to jump next year after the Canadian Dairy Commission…
New York votes: Top contests in Tuesday’s election
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It may lack the drama and high-stakes of last year’s presidential…
Images of vulnerable Afghans removed from Pentagon website
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday said it has temporarily removed from its visual…
COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling…
Advocacy groups ask CRTC to delay hearings into Rogers’ deal to buy Shaw
OTTAWA – A pair of public interest advocacy groups have asked the federal telecommunications regulator…
NHL suspends Canadiens forward Paquette two games for boarding
NEW YORK – The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette two games without…