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Biden condemns Hamas for 'unadulterated evil' in attack on Israel, vows US resolve in backing Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned the militant group Hamas for "sheer evil" for its shocking multipronged attack on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundred...
Oct 10, 2023
Los Angeles deputies were taken to a hospital after fire broke out during training
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Multiple Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a fire during a "training incident" north of Los Angeles, authorities said. The exten...
Oct 10, 2023
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL ...
Oct 10, 2023
Quebec rejects coroner's recommendation to look at .05 blood-alcohol limit
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is recommending the province study reducing the legal blood-alcohol concentration for drivers to .05, but Quebec's transport minister says lowering the limit is not in the ...
Oct 10, 2023
Province announces $28 million to create 22,500 new childcare spaces
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding to significantly expand the availability of childcare services.Minister of Children's Services Searle Turton said the province will spe...
Oct 10, 2023
Canada limited in preventing wider Mideast crisis, amid humanitarian plight: experts
OTTAWA - Experts say Canada has limited options as it works diplomatic channels to try preventing clashes in Israel and Palestinian territories from escalating into a wider, regional war. Foreign Affa...
Oct 10, 2023
Alberta NDP hosting online town hall regarding Canada Pension Plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta NDP is hosting an online town hall regarding the Canada Pension Plan.The online town hall will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. It will be hosted by Leth...
Oct 10, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Vancouver man, Ben Mizrachi, killed by Hamas in Israel: school head
VANCOUVER - A 22-year-old Vancouver man has been killed in southern Israel after Hamas militants launched a series of deadly attacks on Saturday. The head of the King David High School in Vancouver co...
Oct 10, 2023
Burnout, despair facing workers on front lines of poverty and homelessness in Canada
Those who work with people facing homelessness and food shortages say employees are carrying a massive emotional burden as demand for services soars beyond what their organizations can provide. Warren...
Oct 10, 2023
Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Crown corporation that manages dairy supply and pricing to hit pause on any further increases to milk prices amid political pressure to...
Oct 10, 2023