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EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?
LONDON - One of the most dramatic claims in Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was the allegation that their son was denied a royal title, possibly because of his skin colour. Harr...
Mar 10, 2021
Consumer prices up 0.4% last month, biggest gain in 6 months
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest increase in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the February advance ...
Mar 10, 2021
Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims
LONDON - Buckingham Palace's statement on Prince Harry and Meghan's allegations or racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy, with some observers criticizing the royal family for fai...
Mar 10, 2021
B.C. almost done at Brier
KAMLOOPS - It's all over but the shouting for B.C.'s rink at the Brier. Steve Laycock's rink, with Jim Cotter throwing third rocks, gave up 2 in the 10th last night, losing a tough 4-3 decision to Gle...
Mar 10, 2021
ROTHENBURGER: Pity Harry and Meghan; all they want is their cake and to eat it too
KAMLOOPS - THE QUEEN IS NOT AMUSED. She is "saddened" by the challenges faced by Meghan and Harry as outlined in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired in the U.K. a day after it was seen here.She...
Mar 10, 2021
Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government
BENGHAZI, Libya - Libyan lawmakers confirmed a newly appointed government on Wednesday, in the hopes it will help unify the divided, war-wrecked North African country, and shepherd it through to elect...
Mar 10, 2021
Interest rate announcement and a moose's 'Garden of Eden': In The News for March 10
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 March 10 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Mar 10, 2021
Bank of Canada to make rate announcement, almost one year after slashing it to 0.25%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will provide a window into its thinking on the economy as it makes an announcement about its trendsetting rate. The key policy rate has been at 0.25 per cent almost exactly...
Mar 10, 2021
Ford government trampled democracy with mid-election changes, Toronto tells top court
OTTAWA - The City of Toronto is telling the Supreme Court of Canada the Ontario government "trampled on" basic democratic norms when it slashed the size of city council during a municipal election. In...
Mar 10, 2021
Judge expected to sentence military reservist who rammed Rideau Hall gate with truck
OTTAWA - A Manitoba man who rammed a gate at Rideau Hall before arming himself and heading on foot toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's home last July is expected to be sentenced today. Corey Hurren...
Mar 10, 2021
