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With Sheldon Adelson's death, Netanyahu loses key supporter
TEL AVIV, Israel - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday mourned the passing of U.S. casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, one of Netanyahu's staunchest American supporters, lauding his effor...
Jan 12, 2021
Colliton agrees to 2-year extension with Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday on the eve of his third season with the team. Colliton is 62-58-17 since he replaced Joel Quenneville in Novemb...
Jan 12, 2021
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire from politics
OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has conducted a small shuffle of his ministers before holing up later in the day for a cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament.The ...
Jan 12, 2021
Lacombe mayor says 2020 a year of adjustment and compromise
The mayor of Lacombe is hoping to see some form of 'normal' gradually return to our lives over the course of 2021.Grant Creasey says 2020 was a year of adjustment and compromise and was tough on every...
Jan 12, 2021
Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus' toll
LONDON - The coronavirus pandemic has forced television hospital shows to confront a key question - could the biggest medical crisis in recent decades be ignored in favour of escapism for viewers? Med...
Jan 12, 2021
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library offering curbside pick-up
While Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is temporarily closed to the public due to public health measures, a new service allows patrons to order materials and pick them up. "Many people are spending more ...
Jan 12, 2021
Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies
LAS VEGAS - Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has di...
Jan 12, 2021
Cabinet shuffle and Ontario's possible new COVID measures: In The News for Jan. 12
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 Jan. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 12, 2021
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet before hosting ministerial retreat
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will conduct a small shuffle of his ministers today before holing up later in the day for a cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament. Th...
Jan 12, 2021
Include offices of PM, ministers under Access to Information law: info watchdog
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog is calling for the offices of the prime minister and other cabinet members to be included under the Access to Information Act. Information commissioner Caroli...
Jan 12, 2021