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Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation
OTTAWA - Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extend...
Nov 18, 2022
Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former Hydro-Qubec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made...
Nov 18, 2022
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Doha heating up as World Cup kickoff nears, Canadians take day to themselves
DOHA, Qatar - The day after its win over Japan in Dubai in its final World Cup warmup, Canada had no media availability Friday - leaving time to recover, assess and prepare for Wednesday's tournament ...
Nov 18, 2022
Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes
HALIFAX - In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels s...
Nov 18, 2022
Canadian military can work in Europe, Asia at same time: defence minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada can walk and chew gum at the same time, as she faced questions today about whether the Canadian military is stretched too thin. The questions followed...
Nov 18, 2022
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sol...
Nov 18, 2022
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sol...
Nov 18, 2022
In The News for Nov. 18: Emergency Act inquiry hears from Canada's top civil servant
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 18, 2022
Trudeau ends Thailand visit pledging Asia energy cash, as North Korea sidetracks APEC
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapping up his brief visit to Thailand by announcing funding to expand trade in natural resources with like-minded countries. He is in Bangkok to attend the...
Nov 18, 2022