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In the news today: New federal cabinet role, Pat Carney dead at 88
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Specifics of citizens' services cabinet job murky Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Jul 27, 2023
Kuwait executes 5 prisoners, including a man convicted in 2015 Islamic State-claimed mosque bombing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Kuwait said Thursday it executed five prisoners, including an inmate convicted over the bombing of a Shiite mosque in 2015 that killed 27 people and was claimed by t...
Jul 27, 2023
What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reorganized his front bench Wednesday in a massive federal cabinet shuffle, he also created a single new job: minister of citizens' services. But when the min...
Jul 27, 2023
Lindsey Horan scores as US ekes out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United ...
Jul 26, 2023
CF Montreal blanked by DC United 1-0, miss chance to book knockout stage ticket
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's Leagues Cup knockout stage hopes are out of their control after losing 1-0 to DC United in their second and final group stage match at Stade Saputo on Wednesday evening. Erik ...
Jul 26, 2023
Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) - Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in pra...
Jul 26, 2023
Merrifield and Jansen go deep to help Blue Jays rout Dodgers 8-1, take 2 of 3 from LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer, Danny Jansen also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday, taking two of three from the NL West ...
Jul 26, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Former senator, MP, journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88
VANCOUVER - Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism has died at the age of 88. Her niece, Jill Carney, confirmed in a statement that the former MP and senator pas...
Jul 26, 2023
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves $23B First Nations child welfare settlement
OTTAWA - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a $23.4-billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by the federal government's underfunding of child we...
Jul 26, 2023
Red Deer's Danielson and the Rebels Vlooswyk take part in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence summer meetings
An NHL Draft pick from Red Deer and a Red Deer Rebel were among 37 WHL players and prospects invited to participate in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence summer meetings.The meetings were in prepar...
Jul 26, 2023