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Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine
OTTAWA – The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion. Defence Minister Bill Blair says the financial assistance is being made in collaboration with the United Kingdom. Speaking with a group of defence leaders, Blair also announced $13 million for the Czech ... Read More »
Britain’s King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. Charles took a break from public appearances almost three months ago to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. The palace said Charles would make a public visit to a cancer ... Read More »
U.S. election uncertainty making ‘very difficult’ freight market worse, TFI CEO says
MONTREAL – The head of Canada’s biggest trucking firm says the upcoming U.S. election is straining an already weak market for freight. Uncertainty over the outcome of the political contest this fall means some customers are holding off on shipments until the result becomes clear, Alain Bédard, chairman and CEO of TFI International Inc., said ... Read More »
U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday. The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot air defense systems and are part of a package that also includes more ... Read More »
Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly ‘s challenge of 20-year sentence
CHICAGO (AP) – The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, on three charges of producing child porn and three charges of enticement of minors for ... Read More »
Cap on plastic production may be too complicated for global treaty: Guilbeault
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the world can solve its plastic problem without insisting on hard caps on plastic production. Guilbeault says talks on a treaty to end plastic waste are progressing well and he is confident a deal will be reached this fall when the final negotiations are held in South Korea. ... Read More »
John Oates’ new album is called ‘Reunion.’ But don’t think Hall & Oates are getting back together
NEW YORK (AP) – For many music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multiplatinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” now riven by litigation. But he’s also had a full career as a soloist. His sixth solo album, “Reunion,” is out May 17. ... Read More »
Killer whale calf trapped in B.C. swims out of lagoon on her own
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – The young killer whale trapped for more than a month in a B.C. lagoon swam past a bottleneck at high tide this morning. The Ehattesaht and Nuchatlaht First Nations say the team is ecstatic, although she still has to leave the Little Espinosa Inlet to reach open ocean. A statement from the ... Read More »
