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Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government's request to unseal grand jury transcripts...
Aug 20, 2025

Joly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed 'normal' part of her job amid F-35 review
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says Canadians shouldn't read too much into her visit to a Swedish defence manufacturer that comes right in the middle of a major government review of the F-35 f...
Aug 20, 2025

Provincial and federal governments create bursary to support early childhood educators
The provincial and federal governments have launched a new bursary program aimed to help early childhood educators advance their careers.This week they invested $3.3 million through the Canada-Alberta...
Aug 20, 2025

Province aiming to stop family violence before it starts
Alberta's government says it is supporting 31 community-based projects to prevent family violence across the province. Officials say family violence has devastating impacts and Alberta's government is...
Aug 20, 2025

Police investigating after body found on roof of hospital in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL - Police in Montreal's northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s was found dead on the roof of a hospital on Tuesday. Sgt. Laurent Arsenault with police in Laval, Que., says of...
Aug 20, 2025

Community registration night in Ponoka set for Aug. 21
The Town of Ponoka will host its community registration night on Thursday, Aug. 21.From 3 to 7 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex in the curling rink, those in attendance will get the opportunity to reg...
Aug 20, 2025

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