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President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7…
Environmental group challenges federal action on protecting endangered spotted owl
VANCOUVER – An environmental group is challenging the federal government’s handling of protection for the…
Father arrested after New Orleans house fire killed his three children, police say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The father of three children who died in an overnight house…
‘One Manitoba’: Wab Kinew sworn in as Manitoba premier along with new NDP cabinet
WINNIPEG – Wab Kinew was sworn-in as Manitoba premier and named his lineup of cabinet…
Assembly of First Nations climate strategy seeks collaboration between governments
OTTAWA – The Assembly of First Nations launched its new national climate strategy in Ottawa…
Criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers rewinds to discuss start of protest
OTTAWA – An officer who served as a liaison between the “Freedom Convoy” and police…
Pandemic’s effect on screen time, physical activity more evident among girls: StatCan
The combination of increased screen time and less physical activity during the early years of…
US vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in Israel-Hamas war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. vetoed a U.N. resolution Wednesday to condemn all violence…
Liberal MPs call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, end to ‘butchery’ in Gaza Strip
OTTAWA – A Quebec Liberal MP issued an emotional plea for peace in Israel and…
From hospital, to shelter, to deadly inferno: Fleeing Palestinians lose another sanctuary in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The courtyard of al-Ahli hospital, where thousands of Palestinians had sought shelter…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Protesters in Lebanon decrying Gaza hospital blast clash with security forces near U.S. Embassy
BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of protesters clashed Wednesday with Lebanese security forces in a Beirut…
Nebraska governor faces backlash for comments on investigative reporter’s Chinese nationality
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is facing backlash after comments he made…
Hundreds mourn as Israeli family of 5 that was slain together is laid to rest
GAN YAVNE, Israel (AP) — An Israeli family of five whose bodies were discovered in…
Elephant dies at St. Louis Zoo shortly after her herd became agitated from a dog running loose
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly…
Activists turn backs on US officials as UN-backed human rights review of United States wraps up
GENEVA (AP) — Dozens of U.S. activists who champion LGBTQ, indigenous, reproductive and other rights…
A list of Manitoba’s new cabinet ministers
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s new premier and his cabinet have been sworn in. The premier’s executive…
Another Republican enters North Carolina’s campaign for governor, preparing to spend millions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A veteran North Carolina trial lawyer has entered the Republican primary…
Transgender Manitoba MLA aims to bring personal experience to justice, health issues
WINNIPEG – Logan Oxenham is celebrating a number of firsts this month. He was elected…
‘Casualties everywhere’: Canadian in Gaza describes chaos, hopes for evacuation
Mahmoud Nasser said he could feel the ground shake as he watched two missiles land…
Adopting a rescue dog? Here’s what to know about pet insurance
Adopting a rescue or shelter dog doesn’t just give a needy animal a home. It…
In the news today: Israel-Hamas war roils as Canadians fear peace is impossible
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
US announces sanctions against a group of 10 Hamas members and financial network over Israel attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced sanctions on Wednesday against a group of 10 Hamas…
Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll
OTTAWA – A majority of Canadians don’t think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and…