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It’s ‘obvious’ that rules weren’t followed with ArriveCan development, Trudeau says
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it’s “obvious” contracting rules weren’t followed during the…
Former Marine and crypto lawyer John Deaton to challenge Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren
BOSTON (AP) — Republican John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, announced Monday…
Loblaw spending more than $2B to build more than 40 new stores, renovate hundreds
Canada’s largest grocery retailer is spending more than $2 billion to expand its empire with…
Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe began an emergency campaign to inoculate more than 4 million…
Building collapse in Beirut suburb kills 4 and rescuers are searching for others
BEIRUT (AP) — A building collapsed in a southern suburb of Beirut late Monday, killing…
Milan bans heavy vehicles, imposes antismog measures during bout of bad air pollution
MILAN, Italy (AP) — Italy’s northern Lombardy region imposed severe antismog measures across Milan and…
UK appeals court asked to assess whether sentencing of killer of 3 in Nottingham was too lenient
LONDON (AP) — The British government’s top lawyer has referred to the U.K.’s Court of…
Hungary’s governing party says it’s ready to approve Sweden’s NATO accession on Monday
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A vote in Hungary’s parliament on ratifying Sweden’s bid to join…
South Africa tells top UN court that it’s accusing Israel of apartheid against Palestinians
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa argued at the United Nations’ top court on…
75th George Polk Awards honor coverage of Middle East and Ukraine wars, Supreme Court and Elon Musk
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times was honored Monday with George Polk Awards…
In the news today: Canada to send drones to Ukraine as part of military aid package
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza Health Ministry says
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Capital One to buy Discover for $35 billion in deal that combines major US credit…
A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them?
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Cory Hughes moved to a remote Alaska village to teach and…
Kadri helps ignite Flames rally to ground Jets 6-3
CALGARY – Down 3-1 early against one of the top teams backstopped by an elite…
Missouri House votes to ban celebratory gunfire days after Chiefs’ parade shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House on Monday passed a bill to ban celebratory…
Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat
MONTREAL – A Quebec man who killed a provincial police officer last year gave no…
Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan
VANCOUVER – Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent…
Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in…
APO-Mometasone nasal spray recalled due to potential bacteria contamination
Drug company Apotex is recalling two lots of a prescription nasal spray due to possible…
Israel says Brazil’s president unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister said Monday that Brazil’s president would not be welcome…
Canada’s Andrew Nembhard sees improvement in sophomore season with Indiana Pacers
TORONTO – As great as the past year has been for Canadian basketball, Andrew Nembhard…
Alaska’s chief medical officer, a public face of the state’s pandemic response, is resigning
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Dr. Anne Zink, who was a public face of Alaska’s pandemic…
US circulates rival UN resolution for temporary Gaza cease-fire after rejecting Arab proposal
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has circulated a rival U.N. Security Council resolution…