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Federal government to withdraw amendment to gun bill: Report
The federal government is withdrawing an amendment to its gun bill that had caused a lot of concern in Saskatchewan.According to The Canadian Press, the Liberals decided to pull the amendment that wou...
Feb 03, 2023

Japanese chemical company to close Quebec COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago
MONTREAL - The Quebec-based biopharmaceutical firm that produced a COVID-19 vaccine is being shut down by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical. The Japanese chemical company said Thursday it would stop ...
Feb 03, 2023

Chase theAce in support of Make-A-Wish
Chase the Ace, presented by BN Steel & Metals Inc. and in support of Make-A-Wish Canada, has been going strong since September 1, 2022. We are now in week 22 and the progressive jackpot is approac...
Feb 03, 2023

US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Biden administration took a first step Friday toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future huntin...
Feb 03, 2023

Police: Man arrested in taking of monkeys from Dallas Zoo
DALLAS (AP) - A 24-year-old man has been arrested in the case of the two monkeys taken from the Dallas Zoo after he was spotted near the animal exhibits at an aquarium in the city, police said Friday....
Feb 03, 2023

Freeland meets with provincial, territorial finance ministers in Toronto
TORONTO - Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting an in-person meeting today with the provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto to discuss issues includin...
Feb 03, 2023

RCMP searching for man who escaped Sask. Pen
Police are searching for a man who escaped from the minimum-security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.At around 9:30 Thursday night, RCMP were notified that Brian Patrick Aubicho...
Feb 03, 2023

Pope lands in South Sudan to urge peace as fighting kills 27
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) - Pope Francis has landed in South Sudan, opening the second and final leg of his African pilgrimage with plans to encourage the young country's stalled peace process. The pope,...
Feb 03, 2023

Star Canadian centre Zach Edey starring in NCAA with mother supporting nearby
Zach Edey has been a driving force for the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, but it's been his mother's presence that has helped carve out his journey to NCAA basketball stardom. The seven-foot-four, 30...
Feb 03, 2023

In The News for Feb. 3 : Canada's finance ministers to meet today
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 Feb. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Feb 03, 2023