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Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties
WASHINGTON - The federal government in Ottawa is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber. Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada is seeking a judi...
Aug 22, 2023
Knicks sue Raptors, accusing rival of using ex-Knicks employee as 'mole' to steal scouting secrets
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks sued the Toronto Raptors, their new head coach and a former Knicks scouting employee on Monday, saying the defendants conspired to steal thousands of videos and oth...
Aug 22, 2023
Knicks sue Raptors, accusing rival of using ex-Knicks employee as 'mole' to steal scouting secrets
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks sued the Toronto Raptors, their new head coach and a former Knicks scouting employee on Monday, saying the defendants conspired to steal thousands of videos and oth...
Aug 22, 2023
Feds look to sitting judges to lead foreign interference inquiry
CHARLOTTETOWN - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government is talking to sitting judges in its bid to find someone to lead a public inquiry into foreign interference. LeBlanc says it i...
Aug 22, 2023
Greek authorities say the bodies of 18 people have been found in area struck by a major wildfire
ALEXANDROUPOLIS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities sid the bodies of 18 people were found Tuesday in an area of northeastern Greece struck by a major wildfire. Hundreds of firefighters struggled Tuesday...
Aug 22, 2023
Westport Fuel Systems CEO David Johnson steps down, Tony Guglielmin named interim CEO
VANCOUVER - Westport Fuel Systems Inc. says chief executive David Johnson is stepping down from the top job and resigning from the board, effective immediately. The company says Tony Guglielmin, who s...
Aug 22, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Early praise for firefighting efforts often turns to criticism
THE EARLY DAYS of a wildfire crisis always bring praise and gratitude for the people who put themselves in harm's way saving lives, land and property.They are our annual heroes. But, within a few days...
Aug 22, 2023
The African Union suspends Niger until 'the effective restoration of constitutional order'
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - The African Union on Tuesday suspended Niger from all of its institutions and activities following last month's coup "until the effective restoration of constitutional order." The...
Aug 22, 2023
Pakistani rescuers try to free 6 kids and 2 men in a cable car dangling hundreds of feet in the air
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A cable car carrying six children and two adults dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above the ground in a remote part of Pakistan after it broke on Tuesday, trapping the occup...
Aug 22, 2023
In the news today: Federal cabinet retreat to hear from housing experts today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Cabinet set to hear from housing experts as Charlottetown retreat continues The...
Aug 22, 2023
