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Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Congo's government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18, Angola said Wednesday. A statement from Angolan President Joo Loureno's office said they w...
Mar 12, 2025

Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust
VANCOUVER - Canadian and other researchers have confirmed Saturn as the solar system's undisputed "moon king," after discovering 128 more moons circling the ringed planet. The discovery by a team, inc...
Mar 12, 2025

Hawks beat Flin Flon in overtime
The Hawks have two straight wins over the Flin Flon Bombers after a 5-4 overtime victory Tuesday in Nipawin.On Feb. 4, Nipawin snapped a 17-game losing streak to the Bombers with a 3-0 win. Tuesday's ...
Mar 12, 2025

Canada's short-track speedskaters to treat world championships as Olympic trial run
MONTREAL - Canada's short-track speedskaters are gearing up for the biggest event of their season. And a good showing at this weekend's world championships in Beijing is more meaningful than other yea...
Mar 12, 2025

Vatican says a chest scan confirms improvements in the pope's condition
ROME (AP) - The Vatican says a chest scan has confirmed improvements in Pope Francis' condition in his fourth week in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia. The pope continues to receive high...
Mar 12, 2025

$750,000 funding boost for emergency mobile crisis in Prince Albert and Melfort
A new agreement between the Mobile Crisis Unit Co-operative and the Province of Saskatchewan's Social Services Ministry is planned to help families who need emergency intervention. The service will in...
Mar 12, 2025

Government of Saskatchewan promises record levels of revenue sharing
The provincial government has announced that Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) in the upcoming budget will be at record levels. According to the province, communities in Saskatchewan will receive $361.8...
Mar 12, 2025

Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Trump administration is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over allegations of repeated sexual abuse and hara...
Mar 12, 2025

Blue Jays sign right-hander Dillon Tate to one-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Dillon Tate to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. The deal is worth US$1.4 million. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays tran...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world's most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain unity between Washington a...
Mar 12, 2025