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Premiers are united in push for more health funding from Ottawa: Ford
LONDON, Ont. - The provinces won't be signing individual deals on health-care funding with the federal government, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday. Premiers and health ministers across the count...
Jan 20, 2023
Canada hopes to position itself as future leader in commercial space launches
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada is hoping to capitalize on its vast geography and space expertise to position itself as the next global player in commercial space launches. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a...
Jan 20, 2023
Ottawa gives $40M to Atlantic shellfish farmers hit by post-tropical storm Fiona
SPRINGBROOK, P.E.I. - The federal government is providing up to $40 million over two years to shellfish farmers in Atlantic Canada to help them recover from damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona....
Jan 20, 2023
Study: Sports help people with intellectual disabilities lower risk of depression
A study on the positive impact the Special Olympics has on its athletes has given John Bryden hope that he'll be able to speak with his daughter Carly again. Born with an intellectual disability, Carl...
Jan 20, 2023
Ageless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title and earn Brier berth
Feeling "10 times better" after off-season knee surgery, the ageless Glenn Howard is feeling refreshed and energized as he aims to defend his team's title at the upcoming Ontario Tankard. "It's unbeli...
Jan 20, 2023
Romanian judge grants 30-day extension of Tate detention
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A judge in Romania has granted prosecutors another request to extend by 30 days the arrest of Andrew Tate, the social media personality who has been detained in the country f...
Jan 20, 2023
COLLINS: Safety protocols in sports still have a long way to go
IT WAS IRONIC that I was just about finished reading a book on concussions in the NHL when I got the news notification that Gino Odjick had passed away at 52. He died of a heart attack brought on by a...
Jan 20, 2023
Macron proposed increased military spending plan until 2030
MONT-DE-MARSAN, France (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday proposed a substantial boost in military spending through the end of this decade to face evolving threats. Macron announced a p...
Jan 20, 2023
Former NHLer Hodgson honoured by release of Indigenous hockey card set
It's been a long time coming, but the recognition is more than welcomed by Danny Hodgson. The 57-year-old is one of eight former Indigenous NHL players who are a part of the Upper Deck First Peoples R...
Jan 20, 2023
In The News for Jan. 20 : Will the Bank of Canada raise its interest rates again?
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 Jan. 20 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 20, 2023
