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Afghan aid, Greens move to pull funding for Paul's campaign : In The News for July 13
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 July 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 13, 2021

Iraqi health officials: 58 dead in fire at coronavirus ward
BAGHDAD (AP) - The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that erupted at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq the previous day rose to 58 on Tuesday, Iraqi medical officials said. Two health of...
Jul 13, 2021

Canada to aid Afghanistan after U.S. troop withdrawal next month, minister says
Ottawa will continue sending humanitarian and development assistance to Afghanistan after the United States completes its troop withdrawal from the country next month, International Development Minist...
Jul 13, 2021

'I plan on being Cadmus through and through': Getting to know Chief Cadmus Delorme
Chief Cadmus Delorme's childhood home was less than 200 metres from the Cowessess First Nation's band office. The building was a familiar place for the family. It's where patriarch Bruce Delorme worke...
Jul 13, 2021

Green party brass move to block funding for leader Annamie Paul's riding campaign
OTTAWA - Green party executives have moved to withhold funding from leader Annamie Paul's campaign to win a downtown Toronto seat in a likely election later this year. Four party sources, who were gra...
Jul 13, 2021

City going ahead with Stonebridge purchase
Grande Prairie's Stonebridge Hotel will be converted into permanent supportive housing hub.Council voted in favour of several motions related to the idea at Monday's meeting, including approval of a d...
Jul 13, 2021

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 13, 2021

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 13, 2021

'The Queen's Gambit,' 'Ted Lasso' vie for Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Crown" and "Ted Lasso," among the TV shows that helped distract America during an oppressive pandemic year, are in the hunt for Emmy recognition. The nominations for the 73rd P...
Jul 12, 2021

Oilers acquire veteran defenceman Duncan Keith in trade with Chicago
EDMONTON - Veteran defenceman Duncan Keith wanted to be closer to home, and the Edmonton Oilers appeared to be the right fit. The Oilers acquired Keith and forward Tim Soderlund from the Chicago Black...
Jul 12, 2021