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Biden admin asks for 1,500 troops at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three admin...
May 02, 2023
Expect long passport lineups this week, post-strike immigration backlog: ministers
OTTAWA - A federal minister is advising Canadians to expect long lines at passport offices this week as the public service resumes work following a 12-day strike. Families minister Karina Gould says t...
May 02, 2023
Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents
WASHINGTON - Heavy flooding throughout the U.S. Midwest has pushed the edge of the Bad River in Wisconsin ever closer to the controversial Line 5 pipeline. Court documents filed Monday show the river ...
May 02, 2023
Conservatives out-fundraise Liberals by nearly $5 million in first quarter of 2023
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada brought in more donations during the first three months of the year than any other federal party. Financial statements from Elections Canada show the Conserva...
May 02, 2023
Search continues for two missing Quebec firefighters swept away during spring floods
BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. - The search is continuing for two missing firefighters who were carried away by floodwaters northeast of Quebec City. The firefighters were helping two residents near St-Urbain,...
May 02, 2023
Jim Furyk named U.S. captain for 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club
MONTREAL - Jim Furyk has been named the captain of the American team at the upcoming Presidents Cup. The international men's golf tournament will be held at Royal Montreal Golf Club in September 2024....
May 02, 2023
Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot, makes books of condolences available
ORILLIA, Ont. - The Ontario city of Orillia is mourning hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot, saying the famous folk musician had an immense impact on the community and beyond. Lightfoot died of natural c...
May 02, 2023
FIFA warns Europe of Women's World Cup broadcast blackout
GENEVA (AP) - Publicly criticizing broadcasters for offering too little to screen the Women's World Cup has not worked out yet for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is now threatening a blackout in...
May 02, 2023
FIFA warns Europe of Women's World Cup broadcast blackout
GENEVA - Publicly criticizing broadcasters for offering too little to screen the Women's World Cup has not worked out yet for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is now threatening a blackout in majo...
May 02, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
Toronto versus Edmonton in the Stanley Cup final? According to popular sports betting sites, today's smart money is on an all-Canadian clash for the Cup. That "revised" outlook comes after the earlier...
May 02, 2023