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Liberals to emphasize common ground in throne speech as Parliament resumes
OTTAWA - The 43rd session of Parliament - and a new era of minority government - opens today with a speech from the throne that will emphasize the issues on which Justin Trudeau's ...
Dec 05, 2019
Pelosi to deliver public statement on Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would deliver an unusual public statement on the status of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, Pelos...
Dec 05, 2019
Ennis records three points to help lift Senators over Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON - The Ottawa Senators didn't seem fazed by their short turnaround. Tyler Ennis had a goal and two assists as Ottawa defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Wednesday, a night after shou...
Dec 05, 2019
NATO chief says Canadian missions in Latvia, Iraq helping strengthen alliance
LONDON - NATO's secretary-general has come out swinging in defence of the military alliance, and says Canada is playing a key role in the helping strengthen the 70-year-old organization thanks in part...
Dec 05, 2019
Planes and puppies; Test your fluffy knowledge with In-The-News for Dec. 5
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. 5. What we are watching in...
Dec 05, 2019
Alberta's 'Fair Deal Panel' begins feedback tour with Edmonton town hall
EDMONTON - A panel examining Alberta's role in Confederation kicked off its public town hall tour Tuesday, with many telling the panellists the province deserves a better deal - but thr...
Dec 05, 2019
High court to decide if it will hear Alberta man's appeal in seniors slayings
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is to release a decision today on whether it will hear an appeal from an Alberta man convicted of killing two seniors who disappeared on a camping trip. Travis Vad...
Dec 05, 2019
New Zealand leader finds perfect spokesman: Stephen Colbert
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand has relied on hobbits, bungy jumping and rugby to entice tourists in the past. Now Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern may have found the perfect spokesman to embrace a...
Dec 05, 2019
AP Interview: New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's prime minister said she will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial, while she ho...
Dec 04, 2019
Nichushkin scores short-handed winner after Toronto gaffe as Avalanche top Leafs
TORONTO - Valeri Nichushkin scored a short-handed goal in the third period as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon, with a goal and an assist...
Dec 04, 2019
