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Biden admin asks for 1,500 troops at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three admin...
May 02, 2023
Expect long passport lineups this week, post-strike immigration backlog: ministers
OTTAWA - A federal minister is advising Canadians to expect long lines at passport offices this week as the public service resumes work following a 12-day strike. Families minister Karina Gould says t...
May 02, 2023
Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents
WASHINGTON - Heavy flooding throughout the U.S. Midwest has pushed the edge of the Bad River in Wisconsin ever closer to the controversial Line 5 pipeline. Court documents filed Monday show the river ...
May 02, 2023
‘It’s a really fun process:’ O’Day set for fifth draft as Riders’ GM
While Jeremy O'Day is no stranger to the CFL draft anymore, he did say there are still things he's learning."I guess it's a lot like football in my career. When I started, I thought I knew everything ...
May 02, 2023
Conservatives out-fundraise Liberals by nearly $5 million in first quarter of 2023
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada brought in more donations during the first three months of the year than any other federal party. Financial statements from Elections Canada show the Conserva...
May 02, 2023
Search continues for two missing Quebec firefighters swept away during spring floods
BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. - The search is continuing for two missing firefighters who were carried away by floodwaters northeast of Quebec City. The firefighters were helping two residents near St-Urbain,...
May 02, 2023
Jim Furyk named U.S. captain for 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club
MONTREAL - Jim Furyk has been named the captain of the American team at the upcoming Presidents Cup. The international men's golf tournament will be held at Royal Montreal Golf Club in September 2024....
May 02, 2023
Sask doctors and transplant team recognized for work in organ donation
Two awards were recently presented to Saskatchewan healthcare workers, in honour of Logan Boulet.Dr. Michael Moser and Dr. Gavin Beck (on behalf of the Saskatchewan Transplant team), received Logan Bo...
May 02, 2023
Town of Battleford starts to make plans for annual parade, fireworks
The Town of Battleford is beginning to make some early plans for its 38th annual parade.As discussed at council's meeting Monday, the event will take place starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11.The pa...
May 02, 2023
Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot, makes books of condolences available
ORILLIA, Ont. - The Ontario city of Orillia is mourning hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot, saying the famous folk musician had an immense impact on the community and beyond. Lightfoot died of natural c...
May 02, 2023