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Israeli military: American killed in West Bank was likely shot 'unintentionally' by Israeli forces
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says an American activist who was shot dead in the West Bank last week was likely shot "indirectly and unintentionally" by Israeli forces who were aiming at someo...
Sep 10, 2024
Grande Prairie City Council meeting highlights
Grande Prairie City Council met on Monday. Highlights form the meeting include:- Aquatera customers could see a 30-50 per cent reduction in the recycling fee part of their bills. This is because counc...
Sep 10, 2024
Red Flag Watch issued for Grande Prairie Forest Area
A new Red Flag Watch has been issued for the Grande Prairie Forest Area in advance of critical fire danger.The watch was issued due to dry seasonal conditions and high gusty winds, which can see fire ...
Sep 10, 2024
Death toll from Vietnam storm rises to 87 with 70 people missing, state media say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi and subsequent heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides climbed to 87 on Tuesday, with 70 people missing and hundreds injured, ...
Sep 10, 2024
A woman is killed near Moscow as over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say
Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone attacks ...
Sep 10, 2024
In the news today: Liberals and NDP to address their caucuses
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Mark Carney, Trudeau to address Liberal caucus Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vis...
Sep 10, 2024
Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks
WASHINGTON - One of Canada's most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt t...
Sep 10, 2024
'Unshackled' NDP MPs in Montreal for caucus retreat days after breakup with Liberals
MONTREAL - New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session - one that doesn't include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them ...
Sep 10, 2024
Hoggard to seek bail pending attempt to appeal sexual assault conviction at top court
TORONTO - Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is expected to seek bail at a court hearing today, weeks after beginning to serve his sentence for a sexual assault conviction. The Hedley frontman filed an a...
Sep 10, 2024
Mark Carney to present his economic vision for the Liberals to caucus
NANAIMO, B.C. - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals' economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney's new ro...
Sep 10, 2024