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COLLINS: So much work and so little money
ASIDE FROM THE EFFORTS of Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk to get their sweaty hands on our money and our country, there have been needs that deserve a resolution. And those needs cost money - whether it...
Feb 23, 2025
'This awful war': Ukrainians find reprieve far from home at Edmonton church
EDMONTON - Archpriest Cornell Zubritsky sometimes hears the loud wailing of air raids thousands of kilometres away in Ukraine. The sirens screech from the cellphones of congregants at the Ukrainian Or...
Feb 23, 2025
Parti Québécois faces drop in support for sovereignty amid Trump threats
MONTREAL - With Canadians - and even Quebecers - rallying around the flag in the face of threats from the Trump administration, the sovereigntist Parti Qubcois is struggling to find its footing. The Q...
Feb 23, 2025
Carney under pressure as Liberal leadership candidates prepare for French debate
OTTAWA - Presumed Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney faces a major test Monday in Montreal, when he and his rivals square off in person for the first time in a French-language debate. Carney ...
Feb 23, 2025
Ontario votes 2025: Leaders fan across province for last Sunday of campaign
Ontario's main party leaders are fanning out across the province again today as the final weekend of the provincial election wraps before election day. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is spe...
Feb 23, 2025
Mulitple Canadian cities holding rallies to mark anniversary of the Ukraine invasion
Multiple cities across Canada are holding rallies at city halls, museums and community centres this weekend as part of a global day of action marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukra...
Feb 23, 2025
Israel's defense minister says troops to remain in West Bank refugee camps for 'coming year'
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday he has instructed the military to prepare to remain in some of the occupied West Bank's urban refugee camps "for the coming yea...
Feb 23, 2025
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusion
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement didn't menti...
Feb 22, 2025
Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
BERLIN (AP) - German voters are choosing a new government in an election Sunday dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe's biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing...
Feb 22, 2025
NHL roundup: Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes 6-3, Steeves scores first goal
TORONTO (AP) - Alex Steeves scored his first NHL goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to an early lead and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 Saturday night. Pontus Holmberg had two goals and an a...
Feb 22, 2025
