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Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears

WETASKIWIN — A man on trial for stabbing a fellow student to death in their high school classroom three years ago had wanted her to return his tarot cards, court heard Monday.

Jul 22, 2024 2:57 PM Read more >

Senior Quebec church leader resumes role after six-month leave due to abuse claims

QUEBEC CITY, Que.

Jul 22, 2024 2:24 PM Read more >

Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

EDMONTON — Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister.

Jul 22, 2024 1:04 PM Read more >

Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

RICHMOND, B.C. — A crash of an Air Nootka De Havilland plane on Vancouver Island last year has reopened a debate between the Transportation Safety Board and the federal government over stall warning systems.

Jul 22, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Canadian killed near Gaza border after threatening forces with knife: Israeli police

The Israeli military says the man left his vehicle with a knife and approached the local security patrol, who opened fire and killed him.

Jul 22, 2024 10:07 AM Read more >

In the news today: Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

Jul 22, 2024 5:52 AM Read more >

Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

HALIFAX — The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.

Jul 22, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

With a wildfire burning nearby, Williams Lake declares a state of local emergency.

Jul 21, 2024 9:45 PM Read more >

U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid

Biden's decision to step aside as the Democrat candidate came after members of his own party spoke out in increasing numbers to voice concerns over the 81-year-old’s mental acuity and ability to win against Republican rival Donald Trump.

Jul 21, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >

Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. — There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle.

Jul 21, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >