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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion; at least 3 dead in separate flooding
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) - The president of Seychelles declared a state of emergency on Thursday after a huge blast at an explosives depot and flooding in other parts of the country's main island. Th...
Dec 7, 2023
Travel not recommended around St. Walburg and Turtleford due to icy conditions
The freezing rain overnight has led to dangerous and icy conditions in some areas of northwest Saskatchewan.According to Highway Hotline, travel is not recommended on Highways 3, 21, and 26 around St....
Dec 7, 2023
In the news for today: Ottawa oil and gas cap plans; AFN still looking for new Chief
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Feds to publish oil and gas cap plans today The federal Liberals will finally p...
Dec 7, 2023
Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan. The U...
Dec 7, 2023
Defence expected to present case in murder trial of Saskatchewan Mountie
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Defence lawyers are expected to present their case today in the murder trial of a former Saskatchewan Mountie. Bernie Herman, who is 55, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree m...
Dec 7, 2023
Feds to publish plan for capping emissions from oil and gas sector today
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals will finally provide details on their long-promised oil and gas emissions cap today. The policy is a critical piece of Canada's long-term emissions reduction plan but tod...
Dec 7, 2023
N.W.T. legislature members meet to choose new premier, cabinet
YELLOWKNIFE - Newly elected members of the Northwest Territories legislature are meeting today to choose their new premier and cabinet. The territory doesn't have political parties. Under its consensu...
Dec 7, 2023
Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024, clearing a path for Putin's 5th term
MOSCOW - Russian lawmakers on Thursday set the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Members of the Federation C...
Dec 7, 2023
Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman scored a hat trick, Connor McDavid recorded three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers scored early and often as they continued their quest to erase a poor start to the season, defea...
Dec 6, 2023
Rodrigues has 2 goals, 2 assists as Panthers beat Stars 5-4
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Evan Rodrigues tied a career-best with four points, Aleksander Barkov scored a goal off a crazy rebound to break a third-period tie and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars ...
Dec 6, 2023