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G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Wednesday that Group of Seven allies are moving forward with providing Ukraine with $50 billion in loans for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets. Leaders of ...
Oct 23, 2024
Journeyman Kirkland 'absolutely living the dream' with Calgary Flames
CALGARY - As the Calgary Flames continue to defy expectations, delivering their latest victory on Tuesday night was Justin Kirkland, whose NHL journey has been just as improbable. Nine days after scor...
Oct 23, 2024
All-star Scottie Barnes leads Raptors into home opener vs. Cavaliers
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors kick off the new NBA season tonight as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barnes has been made the focal point of the team as the Raptors lean into a r...
Oct 23, 2024
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it quickly grows more powerful, forecasters said...
Oct 23, 2024
French maritime authorities report 2 migrant deaths in English Channel
PARIS (AP) - French maritime authorities pulled the bodies of two migrants from the English Channel on Wednesday, pushing the count of dead and missing in French waters so far this year above 50. Auth...
Oct 23, 2024
Lawmakers: South Korea’s spy chief says North Korea has sent another 1,500 troops to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's spy chief told lawmakers Wednesday that North Korea has sent another 1,500 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Last week, the National Intellig...
Oct 23, 2024
In the news today: Some Liberal MPs set to ask Trudeau to step down
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Unspecified number of Liberal MPs set to confront Trudeau, ask him to step down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Oct 23, 2024
Bank of Canada to release interest rate decision, economic forecast today
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to make its latest interest rate decision this morning. The central bank has lowered its key policy interest rate three times so far this year to bring it to 4.25 pe...
Oct 23, 2024
Unspecified number of Liberal MPs set to confront Trudeau, ask him to step down
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face down his own caucus members in a hotly anticipated meeting this morning, as several of them plan to try to convince him to step aside. Rumours have cir...
Oct 23, 2024
Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out
WASHINGTON - President John F. Kennedy stood before Canadian lawmakers elucidating the important relationship between the two countries: "Geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends....
Oct 23, 2024