
In the news: P.M. fundraises in B.C., Polievre speaks for the Tories, Ramadan arrives
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney returning to B.C. week after mass shooting Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today, less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the v...
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Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister begins selling a budget today that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts, and construction delays for care homes, student housing and a cancer centre. Brend...
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Prime Minister Carney returning to B.C. one week after mass shooting
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. While in B.C., the prime minister will attend a Liberal Party fundraiser at a priv...
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Third complainant expected to testify at Frank Stronach's sex assault trial
TORONTO - A third complainant is set to testify in Toronto today at the sexual assault trial of auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to seven complainants over alleged incidents spanning de...
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Canada men continue march for hockey gold; Sarault seeks fourth medal at Olympics
MILAN - Canada's men's hockey team returns to action in the quarterfinals and Courtney Sarault chases another short-track speedskating medal on Day 12 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Canadians are set to face Czechia in the men's hockey tournament i...
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NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
OTTAWA - The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19. This second debate will be held in English. The first debate, h...
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Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'
The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard ice. But elite skaters also fight injuries, much like the rest of us who work out, go to the gym or swim to stay fit. "No athlete at this ...
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Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'
The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard ice. But elite skaters also fight injuries, much like the rest of us who work out, go to the gym or swim to stay fit. "No athlete at this ...
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Nashville SC beats Atletico Ottawa 2-0 in Champions Cup opener
HAMILTON - Canadian-born Woobens Pacius scored in the 66th minute, striker Sam Surridge scored five minutes into stoppage time, and Nashville Soccer Club edged Atletico Ottawa 2-0 in the opening game of their two-leg, first round CONCACAF Champions Cup...
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RDP to host Central Alberta Teachers' Convention this week
Teachers from across central Alberta will gather at Red Deer Polytechnic this week.Put on by the Alberta Teachers Association, the two-day Central Alberta Teachers' Convention is set for Feb. 19-20 with over 1,750 educators in attendance."With nearly 300 sessions featuring more than 170 speakers, this event suppor...
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