March 18th, 2024

From The Newsroom

MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

By Stephanie Taylor and Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

OTTAWA – Members of Parliament have approved a dramatically altered version of an NDP motion that had called on the federal government to “officially recognize the state of Palestine.” The amended version of the non-binding but highly symbolic motion instead urges Canada to “actively pursue” the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a ... Read More »

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NewsAlert: MPs back softer Israel-Gaza motion to ‘actively pursue’ two-state solution

By The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

OTTAWA – Members of Parliament have approved a dramatically altered version of an NDP motion that had called on the federal government to “officially recognize the state of Palestine.” The amended version of the non-binding but highly symbolic motion instead urges Canada to “actively pursue” the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a ... Read More »

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Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents

By Joey Cappelletti And Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press on March 18th, 2024

An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in federal court in Washington, D.C. Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems, the ... Read More »

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London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his ‘exquisite clutter’

By Brian Melley, The Associated Press on March 18th, 2024

LONDON (AP) – Freddie Mercury ‘s sanctuary in London, where he lived the last decade of his life, is on sale for the first time in nearly half a century – minus his “exquisite clutter.” Garden Lodge, as the neo-Georgian brick home in the posh Kensington neighborhood is known, is for sale by Knight Frank ... Read More »

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Ottawa’s PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

By The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

TORONTO – Ottawa’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team made a couple trade-deadline moves on Monday to bolster its roster. Ottawa acquired forward Tereza Vanisova from Montreal in exchange for defender Amanda Boulier. Ottawa also received Shiann Darkangelo in a deal with Boston for forward Lexie Adzija and the rights to forward Caitrin Lonergan. Vanisova scored ... Read More »

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Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

REGINA – Saskatchewan’s escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it’s frustrating the adults can’t play well together. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is planning a one-day provincewide walkout Wednesday – the same day the government is to introduce its 2024 budget. Teachers are ... Read More »

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‘Motel medicine’: Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food. “I was very concerned when I heard about this situation and I did talk to Alberta Health Services,” Adriana LaGrange told the ... Read More »

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Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

By The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is planning to make it easier for workers to unionize, and to ban the use of replacement workers during labour disputes. The NDP government tried to introduce the bills, along with several others, in the legislature but the Opposition Progressive Conservatives used procedural tactics to stall the bills. If the ... Read More »

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Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

By The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

FREDERICTON – Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres earned a 9-3 win over Jasmin Gibeau and Audrey Laplante to improve to 3-0 at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Monday. Walker and Muyres, Curling Canada’s top-ranked duo this season, started strong with seven points over the first four ends in the late afternoon draw. Gibeau and ... Read More »

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Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini’s ban by two games

By The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini has got a reprieve from Major League Soccer. The league, citing a “successful petition,” has reduced his original six-match suspension by two games, meaning the Italian can be back on the sidelines for the March 30 visit of the Portland Timbers. Sartini was sanctioned for his on-field actions and post-game ... Read More »

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