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Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party le...
Apr 16, 2025
UK Supreme Court rules that equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female
LONDON (AP) - The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the U.K. equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female. Justice Patrick Hodge said five judges at the court had ruled unanimou...
Apr 16, 2025
In the news today: Federal leaders debate in Montreal, interest rate decision due out
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders square off in first debate tonight Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be p...
Apr 16, 2025
Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. "Unlike in the past, the (Israeli milit...
Apr 16, 2025
Bank of Canada set to make interest rate decision amid trade war
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision today amid looming trade war impacts to the economy. The central bank cut its policy rate by a quarter point to 2.75 per cent at it...
Apr 16, 2025
Toronto seeking to turn over a new Leaf under Berube after clinching 1st Atlantic Division title
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - For everything he's done since his celebrated arrival in 2016, Auston Matthews can't change the Toronto Maple Leafs' history of early round playoff collapses. Perhaps, a better fu...
Apr 16, 2025
Disappointed Flames come up short in bid for playoffs
CALGARY - Despite coming from behind to win yet again on Tuesday night, the red-hot Calgary Flames have been eliminated from playoff contention. Calgary's thrilling 5-4 shootout victory over the Vegas...
Apr 16, 2025
NHL roundup: Maple Leafs clinch Atlantic Division title with win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Anthony Stolarz stopped 35 shots for his third consecutive shutout in Buffalo, and the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched their first Atlantic Division title with a 4-0 win over the Sab...
Apr 16, 2025
Toronto aims to turn over a new Leaf under Berube after clinching first Atlantic Division title
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - For everything he's done since his celebrated arrival in 2017, Auston Matthews can't change the Toronto Maple Leafs' history of early round playoff collapses. Perhaps, a better fu...
Apr 15, 2025
Disappointed Flames knock off Golden Knights 5-4 in shootout
CALGARY - Morgan Frost snapped a 25-game goalless drought then scored the deciding goal in the shootout as the Calgary Flames came from behind for a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Nazem Ka...
Apr 15, 2025