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Luka Doncic returns for Mavs to face Lakers after missing 3 games because of sprained ankle
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luka Doncic returned to the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after missing three games because of a sprained right ankle. Doncic is second in the N...
Jan 17, 2024
US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites Wednesday, U.S. officials said, marking the fourth time in days it ...
Jan 17, 2024
US bars ex-Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei from entry 3 days after he left office
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - The U.S. State Department barred former Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei from entering the United States, accusing him Wednesday of "significant corruption" three days a...
Jan 17, 2024
Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour
OTTAWA - Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-tor...
Jan 17, 2024
B.C.'s $36-billion hydro plan opens clean power economic opportunities, says premier
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says a planned 10-year, $36 billion expansion of British Columbia's electrical system will open economic opportunities and ensure ample power to supply the province's grow...
Jan 17, 2024
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says further research on landfill search complete
WINNIPEG - The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a second feasibility study assessing the scope of a landfill search for the remains of two First Nations women has been completed and is set to be forwa...
Jan 17, 2024
IIHF says Israel can play in an upcoming tournament after initially barring it for security concerns
ZURICH (AP) - The International Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that Israel will be able to play in an upcoming tournament after previously barring its national team from the event over security ...
Jan 17, 2024
Province announces $42 million in CFEP grants
The province announced this week more than 270 recipients of $42 million worth of Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grants.CFEP dollars allow community groups to invest in facilities that ...
Jan 17, 2024
Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat
WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will co...
Jan 17, 2024
Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and hurting a baby, authorities say
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A power line fell on a car in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in ...
Jan 17, 2024