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Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay
PARIS (AP) - The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office. Acco...
Feb 06, 2024
Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) - Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter Miami meets Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly. And don't look for another public relations disaster as happened on Su...
Feb 06, 2024
Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay
PARIS (AP) - The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office. Acco...
Feb 06, 2024
Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) - Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter Miami meets Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly. And don't look for another public relations disaster as happened on Su...
Feb 06, 2024
6 people wounded and 2 assailants shot dead during an attempt to attack a Turkish courthouse
ISTANBUL (AP) - Two people were shot dead while trying to attack a courthouse in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkey's interior minister said. The man and woman were killed during an "attempt to attack" a sec...
Feb 06, 2024
In the news for Jan. 6: Health Minister hits pause on MAID, Nova Scotia storm cleanup
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... 'Deeper conversation' on MAID takes time: Holland Thirteen years ago, in the th...
Feb 06, 2024
Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland
OTTAWA - Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life. Since his return to federal politics, he's been candi...
Feb 06, 2024
Disruptions continue as Nova Scotia emerges from under heavy snow
Cleanup in Nova Scotia could take days after more than a metre of snow piled up in some parts of the province over the weekend. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says Parks Canada ...
Feb 06, 2024
Former NHLer Jason Spezza heartbroken over death of brother Matthew
PITTSBURGH - Former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Spezza says his younger brother Matthew has died of an accidental overdose. Jason Spezza, who is now an assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh...
Feb 05, 2024
City of Red Deer hires first Integrity Commissioner & Ethics Advisor
The City of Red Deer has hired Steven Phipps as their first Integrity Commissioner & Ethics Advisor.City council approved the contractual hiring on January 22, 2024. The Integrity Commissioner &am...
Feb 05, 2024