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Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration slapped a Canadian judge on the International Criminal Court with sanctions as the U.S. State Department continues to push back on the tribunal. The State Departm...
Aug 20, 2025
Alberta RCMP offers tips for new drivers
Alberta RCMP is reminding new motorists in the province to drive safe.Police say young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions because of their age and inexperience, according to ...
Aug 20, 2025
Israel approves settlement project that could divide West Bank
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel gave final approval for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and rights gr...
Aug 20, 2025
In the news today: Air Canada flying again; Canada Post, workers pick up negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Air Canada's North American routes ramp up today Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp ...
Aug 20, 2025
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran
A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said. Two people were also injured in the crash, Ministry of Interior spokespe...
Aug 20, 2025
Canada Post heads back into bargaining with union after delay
OTTAWA - Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today. Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government ...
Aug 20, 2025
After Air Canada strike, Section 107 of labour code is 'dead,' says union leader
OTTAWA - A rare show of defiance by Air Canada flight attendants in the face of a back-to-work order from the government has proven the ineffectiveness of the section of Canada's labour code that allo...
Aug 20, 2025
Quebec government renews promise to make changes to forestry reform bill
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is renewing its promise to modify a forestry bill that has provoked blockades and growing tension in the province. Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenire said Tuesd...
Aug 20, 2025
Air Canada routes within North America to ramp up this morning as restart continues
Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp up this morning as the airline continues its operational restart following a three-day flight attendants' strike. The company resumed fligh...
Aug 20, 2025
Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) - An Israeli military official said on Wednesday that the country's top generals had approved plans to begin a new phase of operations in some of Gaza's most densely populated areas. Sp...
Aug 20, 2025