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As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate
OTTAWA - Canada's auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year - but the non-profit that collected the data says the number of sto...
Feb 12, 2025
Money from the city, United Way means Cool Aid Society youth centre staying open
An infusion of funds from the United Way and the city means Grande Prairie's Cool Aid Society youth centre will stay open at least until the end of June.A loss of a funder meant the centre needed anot...
Feb 12, 2025
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target
BRUSSELS - Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working hard to accelerate its defence spending to get to the two per cent threshold that it has committed to as part of NATO. The minister is in ...
Feb 12, 2025
Kremlin says unidentified Russian freed in US in exchange for Moscow's release of Marc Fogel
The Kremlin said Wednesday that a Russian citizen was freed in the United States in exchange for Moscow's release of American Marc Fogel, but refused to identify them until they arrive in Russia. Krem...
Feb 12, 2025
In the news today: Canada’s premiers in Washington, metals tariffs spark can concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Premiers descend on Washington amid tariff threat Canada's premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawma...
Feb 12, 2025
Canada's 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back Trump's tariff threats
WASHINGTON - Canada's premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawmakers, business groups and lobbyists in a joint effort to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for devastating dutie...
Feb 12, 2025
Trudeau heads to Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue
PARIS - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is off to Brussels today as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence ties with Europe. The prime minister's one-day visit to the Belgian capital includes a me...
Feb 12, 2025
Ontario votes: Some party leaders campaigning in Toronto, Ford remains in Washington
As Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford spends another day in Washington, D.C., in his capacity as Ontario premier, his opponents will continue courting votes ahead of the provincial election. Li...
Feb 12, 2025
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays
VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge says a lawsuit against insurance companies over the alleged theft of eagle sculptures made of gold and silver can proceed despite years of "inordinate and inexcu...
Feb 12, 2025
A giant schnauzer named Monty has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club
NEW YORK (AP) - A giant schnauzer named Monty won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night. Monty's competition included a bichon fris called Neal, a Skye terrier named Arch...
Feb 11, 2025