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Canadian women approach Spain with plenty of respect at Arnold Clark Cup
After tying host England and defeating Germany at the Arnold Clark Cup, Canada may face its toughest test at the four-team tournament in the form of Spain. A win Wednesday at Wolverhampton's Molineux ...
Feb 22, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
OTTAWA - The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2...
Feb 22, 2022
Closing arguments begin for 3 cops charged in Floyd killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Closing arguments have begun in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng an...
Feb 22, 2022
Hope is to start construction on Toronto esports/entertainment venue in October
TORONTO - Bob Hunter is no stranger to entertainment venues, having had a hand in the growth of B.C. Place Stadium, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field and the Raptors' practice facility. Now s...
Feb 22, 2022
Biden putting 'Buy American' frame around critical minerals development efforts
WASHINGTON - The White House is unveiling plans today for what it calls a "made in America" supply chain for the rare-earth minerals at the heart of the electric-vehicle revolution. But despite the pr...
Feb 22, 2022
Verdict reached in hate crimes trial over Arbery killing
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - Jurors in the federal hate crimes trial of the three white men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's slaying announced Tuesday that they had reached a verdict. Jurors indicated they had a...
Feb 22, 2022
High court will take case on refusal to serve gay couples
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a new clash between religious rights and the rights of LGBT people. The high court said Tuesday it would hear the case of Colorado-based web desi...
Feb 22, 2022
Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong will test its entire population for COVID-19 in March, the city's leader said Tuesday, as the city grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant. Hong Kong ...
Feb 22, 2022
Ottawa judge expected to issue bail decision for protest leader Tamara Lich
OTTAWA - An Ottawa judge is expected to decide today whether to grant bail to Tamara Lich, one of the leading organizers behind protest against COVID-19 restrictions and the Liberal government on Parl...
Feb 22, 2022
Emergencies Act passes Commons vote and Ukraine on edge: In The News for Feb. 22
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 Feb. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Feb 22, 2022