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Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after surgery to stop brain bleed
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital Sunday after undergoing surgery to stop a brain bleed. The 79-year-old president's strode onto the stage ...
Dec 15, 2024

Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after surgery to stop brain bleed
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital Sunday after undergoing surgery to stop a brain bleed. The 79-year-old president's strode onto the stage ...
Dec 15, 2024

Family, friends and fans to gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan
COLWOOD, B.C. - Thousands are expected to gather at an arena today in Colwood, B.C., to celebrate the life of former British Columbia premier John Horgan. Horgan stepped down in November 2022 after fi...
Dec 15, 2024

'Don't make us pay': Northern Ontario mayors say immigration cuts hurt their cities
TORONTO - As the federal government looks to drastically reduce its immigration targets over the next few years, the mayors of northern Ontario's largest cities say they need more immigrants to sustai...
Dec 15, 2024

Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk
MONTREAL - Officials in some Quebec municipalities ravaged by past flooding say they fear possible financial repercussions for residents as the province prepares to introduce new flood maps that would...
Dec 15, 2024

At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, France's Interior Ministry said Sunday...
Dec 15, 2024

At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, France's Interior Ministry said Sunday...
Dec 15, 2024

Some Vancouver Canucks players 'struggling to get emotionally invested': coach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks may be the lone NHL team looking forward to getting back on the road. An ugly 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday left the Canucks (15-9-5) searching for answer...
Dec 15, 2024

NHL roundup: Devils rally for 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes scored his 13th goal during a big third period for New Jersey, helping the Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday. Dawson Mercer and Timo Meier each had a g...
Dec 14, 2024

Wolf helps Flames shut down visiting Panthers 3-0
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist and rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf made 32 stops for his second shutout as the Calgary Flames blanked the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Saturday. Nazem Kadr...
Dec 14, 2024