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Canadian-led study sheds new light on planets forming in 'cosmic nursery'
A new study is offering a clearer picture of how planets are born alongside stars, with the lead researcher from British Columbia calling the findings an exciting step toward understanding the formati...
Feb 13, 2025
Injuries are reported in a more than 100-vehicle pileup near Portland in whiteout conditions
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A more than 100-vehicle pileup in whiteout conditions has closed part of a major interstate along the Columbia River near Portland, Oregon, authorities said Thursday. The Multnomah ...
Feb 13, 2025
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
Associated Press/Report for America (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping package of immigration bills aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump 's mass deportation agenda. Republi...
Feb 13, 2025
Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser called into Canada camp as an injury replacement
Canada has called in midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to replace the injured Bianca St-Georges for the upcoming Pinatar Cup soccer tournament in Spain. Wickenheiser is the daughter of the late Doug Wicke...
Feb 13, 2025
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
OTTAWA - Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are forcing some pregnant to make a tough choice: have a safe birth or ensure the kids they already ...
Feb 13, 2025
Resilience, determination best describe Canadian Ankou over his NFL career
Statistics don't begin to tell the epic tale that is Eli Ankou's NFL journey. The 30-year-old defensive tackle from Ottawa has appeared in 36 regular-season games (three starts) with six different tea...
Feb 13, 2025
Share the Warmth hands out over 1,000 bags in events held in PA; other communities
Over 1,000 bags. That's how many Share the Warmth Days were able to be handed out in communities across the province for its 30th anniversary. This year, events were held in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, ...
Feb 13, 2025
CP NewsAlert: B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate, pauses hiring over tariff threats
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says the government is cancelling the $1,000 grocery rebate it promised during the election and will pause government hiring over U.S. President Donald T...
Feb 13, 2025
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
Associated Press/Report for America (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a package of sweeping immigration bills on Thursday, helping settle a bitter showdown with state Republican legislative le...
Feb 13, 2025
Russian crypto expert Alexander Vinnik returns to Moscow in Russia-US prisoner swap, reports say
MOSCOW (AP) - Alexander Vinnik, a Russian cryptocurrency expert who faced Bitcoin fraud charges in the United States, returned to Russia on Thursday after being freed in a swap that saw Moscow release...
Feb 13, 2025