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'Extreme shifts:' New report details effects of changing Arctic climate
YELLOWKNIFE - A new report details how widespread changes in the Arctic, from warming air temperatures to sea-ice loss, have affected animals, plants and people living there. The National Oceanic and ...
Dec 13, 2022
Freeland sends Ukraine $115 million in tariff revenue from Russia, Belarus imports
OTTAWA - The federal government is channelling $115 million collected in tariffs on Russian and Belarusian products to help rebuild the power grid in Ukraine. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland a...
Dec 13, 2022
Sask homicide numbers jump with James Smith stabbings
The RCMP have released their homicide statistics for the last seven years with a large jump this year due to the volume of victims from the James Smith killings. Starting in January until December 9, ...
Dec 13, 2022
Melfort council approves planning for new library
Melfort city council has taken another step toward building a new library, but a new facility is likely still years away.At Monday's meeting councillors accepted a report that calls for a new library ...
Dec 13, 2022
Spanish court acquits soccer star Neymar in fraud trial
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - A Spanish court has acquitted soccer star Neymar and his fellow defendants in a fraud and corruption trial related to the Brazilian's 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. Th...
Dec 13, 2022
Spanish court acquits soccer star Neymar in fraud trial
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - A Spanish court has acquitted soccer star Neymar and his fellow defendants in a fraud and corruption trial related to the Brazilian's 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. Th...
Dec 13, 2022
In The News for Dec. 13: Will Canadian homes be more affordable in 2023?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 13, 2022
Defence minister to update Canadians on military sexual misconduct plan
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is expected to update Canadians today on the military'' efforts to address sexual misconduct in the ranks. The update was be provided on Monday, but was delayed w...
Dec 13, 2022
Biden to fortify same-sex marriage protection as time runs out on House Democrats
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is poised to sign into U.S. law new federal protections for same-sex marriages, a step aimed at defending civil liberties that some fear are in danger because of a con...
Dec 13, 2022
Trudeau seeks Europe sanctions on Haiti leaders, says Ottawa won't repeat 'mistakes'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European nations to join Canada in sanctioning Haiti's elites over alleged ties to the violent gangs paralyzing that country. He also says Canada must avoi...
Dec 13, 2022