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NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget
OTTAWA - New Democrats say they are pushing for the Liberal government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming federal budget. The party says it has already been talking to the Liberals...
Mar 6, 2024

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the former president for "disgracef...
Mar 6, 2024

Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info
With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broad...
Mar 6, 2024

Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. San...
Mar 6, 2024

IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) - Islamic State militants attacked villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens injured and missing, opposition activists and ...
Mar 6, 2024

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
BONN, Germany (AP) - Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The Int...
Mar 6, 2024

Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act
OTTAWA - The federal government is open to changing the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests two years ago. In its respons...
Mar 6, 2024

GP MLA launches campaign on foreign credential recognition system
The MLA for Grande Prairie is campaigning to get your feedback on the province's foreign credential recognition system.Nolan Dyck has launched Better for Newcomers to encourage discussion around Bill ...
Mar 6, 2024

Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
NEW YORK (AP) - Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving D...
Mar 6, 2024

Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud
MADRID (AP) - Spanish state prosecutors have accused Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud, claiming he used shell companies to hide parts of his income during his first stint at the ...
Mar 6, 2024