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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says
By Eric Tucker And Sarah Brumfield, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and whether all federal laws were followed, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkland says strategic review called for by Simpson Oil is unnecessary
By The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
CALGARY – Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says a strategic review of its business called for by its largest shareholder is unnecessary. The Calgary-based company says such a review does not consider the best interests of the majority of its shareholders. The comments came after Simpson Oil Ltd. sent a letter to the Parkland board of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here’s how to reduce your premiums
By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
TORONTO – Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs. Experts say installing a tracking device and parking in a garage are among the actions that could help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds still in the dark in Ontario after high winds cause widespread outages
By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024
TORONTO – Hydro One says it’s still working to restore power to hundreds of customers in Ontario after high winds hit the province on Friday and Saturday. The electricity distributor says about 500 customers were without power across the province as of Sunday evening. Hydro One says it has restored power to more than 135,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
By Tia Goldenberg And Josef Federman, The Associated Press on April 14th, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional opposition to Tehran. But Israel’s War Cabinet met without making a decision on next steps, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands still in the dark in Ontario after high winds cause widespread outages
By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024
TORONTO – Hydro One says it’s still working to restore power to thousands of customers in Ontario after high winds hit the province on Friday and Saturday. The electricity distributor says about 5,700 customers were without power across 87 outages as of Sunday morning. Hydro One says it has restored power to more than 135,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After countrywide pre-budget tour, Liberals reveal Tuesday how they’ll pay for it all
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024
OTTAWA – With Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland promising to keep the federal deficit from ballooning in Tuesday’s federal budget, all eyes will be on the Liberals’ plan to pay for their agenda – and whether that could include new taxes on the wealthy. During a news conference Thursday, Freeland gave a direct response to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s population growth is breaking records, but signs of strain are showing
By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024
CALGARY – At Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, where Kelly Ernst is chief program officer, staff have been – in Ernst’s words – “run off their feet.” The non-profit organization, which offers services and language training to immigrants and refugees in Alberta’s largest city, served an eye-popping 50,000 clients last year. It was a dramatic increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response
By Tia Goldenberg, The Associated Press on April 14th, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
By Josef Federman And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) – Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted. ... Read More »
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