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Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.Prime Minister Just...
Mar 07, 2025

Panama to allow 112 migrants deported from the US to move about freely in the country
PANAMA CITY (AP) - Panama's Security Minister Frank brego said on Friday that Panama will begin the process of issuing humanitarian passes to 112 migrants deported from the United States who have been...
Mar 07, 2025

After conceding six goals in two games, Toronto FC looks to tighten up on defence
Having conceded six goals in its first two games this season, Toronto FC looks to tighten up its defence Saturday when it visits FC Cincinnati. It could be a tall order against a Cincinnati side brist...
Mar 07, 2025

Top court finds Ontario spending limits on third-party election ads unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has found an Ontario law that limits spending on third-party election advertising violates the constitutional right to vote. The country's highest court dismissed the Ontar...
Mar 07, 2025

Trump says he's sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over its advancing nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he sent a letter to Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader. Trump made the comment...
Mar 07, 2025

Poilievre wants changes to Conflict of Interest Act, prime ministers to sell assets
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would amend the Conflict of Interest Act if elected prime minister, saying it would close the "Carney Loophole." The change would ensure all party...
Mar 07, 2025

Italy's Paris wins World Cup downhill to prevent Swiss sweep, Odermatt closes in on overall title
KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) - Dominik Paris prevented a Swiss sweep of the podium by winning a men's World Cup downhill race on Friday, but the Italian veteran couldn't stop Marco Odermatt from closing in ...
Mar 07, 2025

Hataoka and Porter atop the leaderboard after second round of LPGA in China
SANYA, China (AP) - Nasa Hataoka and Cassie Porter were atop the leaderboard with a one-shot lead Friday after the second round of the LPGA's Blue Bay tournament on China's southern island of Hainan. ...
Mar 07, 2025

Tennis Canada issues update on five-year gender equity plan
The positive affect of Canada's Billie Jean King Cup win in 2023 can already be seen in tennis registration numbers across the country. Tennis Canada issued an impact report ahead of International Wom...
Mar 07, 2025

UN says 186 missing and at least 2 dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti
CAIRO (AP) - At least two people have died and 186 others are missing after four boats carrying migrants from Africa capsized overnight in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, the U.N.'s migration agency sa...
Mar 07, 2025