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Qatari prime minister says Hamas had 'generally positive' response to Gaza cease-fire proposal
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Qatar's prime minister says Hamas' reaction to the latest Gaza cease-fire plan has been "generally positive." Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani shared his assessment Tuesday ...
Feb 6, 2024
CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez
MONTREAL - CF Montral's offensive rebuild continues with the addition of Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez. The Major League Soccer club announced it has signed the prolific goal scorer to a one-year ...
Feb 6, 2024
As Poilievre drives the conversation on car theft, Liberals say solutions are coming
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the Liberal government is heading into an auto-theft summit this week armed with ideas for how to solve the problem. But Conservative Leader Pierre Poi...
Feb 6, 2024
Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds
MONTREAL - The office of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Montreal has filed a legal challenge against Quebec's end-of-life legislation, arguing it violates religious freedom. The lawsuit says the Cat...
Feb 6, 2024
Joly says Canada will sanction Hamas leaders, wants more aid to reach Gaza Strip
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada will sanction leaders of Hamas in response to its brutal attack on Israel last year. Joly says the sanctions will be announced at some point t...
Feb 6, 2024
Liberals say Canada-Ukraine trade deal best for democracy, NATO ahead of vote
OTTAWA - Federal Liberals say a vote today on a bill modernizing Canada's free trade agreement with Ukraine will test MPs' commitment to helping the war-torn country nearly two years after Russia's fu...
Feb 6, 2024
Operator backs ending funding to private rooming hotels after B.C. fire inquest
VANCOUVER - The society that operated the Vancouver supportive housing building where a fire killed two people two years ago says it fully supports the recommendations from a coroner's inquest. The At...
Feb 6, 2024
Montreal police investigate four arsons overnight within two-hour span
Montreal police say four businesses were targeted by arson within the span of two hours early this morning. Firefighters were called to a blaze in the Notre-Dame-de-Grce district where a Molotov cockt...
Feb 6, 2024
Toronto Argonauts sign Canadians Cassar, Marion to contract extensions
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed linebacker Jack Cassar and defensive lineman Benoit Marion to contract extensions Tuesday. The two Canadians were eligible to become free agents next week. Cassa...
Feb 6, 2024
Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters. Ottawa is pouring an additional $...
Feb 6, 2024