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Here's who is testifying next at Emergencies Act public inquiry
OTTAWA - An inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act to clear the "Freedom Convoy" protest in February is hearing first-hand testimony from top government and police officials....
Oct 18, 2022
Emergency Act inquiry continues and U.S. midterms looming: In The News for Oct. 18
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 Oct. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 18, 2022
Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report
An analysis suggests Canada is using questionable methods to dramatically underestimate greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry industry, which it says equal those from Alberta's oilsands in some y...
Oct 18, 2022
University of New Brunswick investigating how Trump ally was awarded PhD in 2013
HALIFAX - A high-profile ally of former U.S. president Donald Trump is at the centre of an academic controversy at the University of New Brunswick, where the administration has promised an independent...
Oct 18, 2022
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson expected to testify about 'Freedom Convoy' at public inquiry
OTTAWA - The inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act during February's "Freedom Convoy" protest continues today with the anticipated appearance of Ottawa's mayor. Outgoing may...
Oct 18, 2022
Stars beat Jets 4-1 as coach Bowness sits out
DALLAS (AP) - Jani Hakanpaa and Joel Kiviranta scored during a frenzied two-minute span in the second period, and the Dallas Stars went on to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, who were still witho...
Oct 17, 2022
Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals rally to sink Canucks
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin and Washington's best players got going just in time to put together their best period of the season and avoid what would have been the Capitals' worst four-game start ...
Oct 17, 2022
Lowly Coyotes net first win by upsetting Leafs 4-2
TORONTO - Shayne Gostisbehere scored the winner on a power play late in the third period and added an assist as the Arizona Coyotes picked up their first victory of the season by defeating the Toronto...
Oct 17, 2022
Canadiens rally to beat Penguins 3-2 in overtime
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens rallied in the third period to force overtime and then snatched a 3-2 overtime win from the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on Monday night. Evgeni Malkin had ...
Oct 17, 2022
B.C.'s Sunshine Coast declares state of emergency over drought
SECHELT, B.C. - A British Columbia community has declared a state of local emergency as a drought drags on and the area risks running out of drinking water. The Sunshine Coast Regional District, the D...
Oct 17, 2022