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US announces sweeping new Russia sanctions 1 year into war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced a new round of sanctions on Russian firms, banks, manufacturers and people Friday, aiming them at entities that helped Russia evade sanctions earlier in the year-old war against Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2023 7:45 PM
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Quebec tribunal denies compensation to family of migrant worker who died on farm
MONTREAL — The family of a Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death trying to repair a flat tire on his employer’s car says they are disappointed Quebec’s labour tribunal denied them compensation.
Feb 24, 2023 7:15 PM
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China issues peace plan; Zelenskyy says he'll await details
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautiously welcomed Beijing’s involvement -- but said success would depend on actions not words.
Feb 24, 2023 6:45 PM
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Man accused of crashing bus into Quebec daycare and killing 2 kids fit to stand trial
LAVAL, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing two young children when the city bus he was driving slammed into a Montreal-area daycare has been judged fit to stand trial, and his lawyer on Friday requested that his client also be evaluated for criminal responsibility.
Feb 24, 2023 6:15 PM
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Alberta announces $27.3 million in funding for resettlement of Ukrainian newcomers
VEGREVILLE, Alta. — The Alberta government is pledging more than $27 million in its upcoming budget to help Ukrainians resettle in the province one year after Russia invaded the eastern European country.
Feb 24, 2023 5:45 PM
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As Ukraine marks year of war, leader vows to secure victory
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe's security.
Feb 24, 2023 5:00 PM
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Alberta auditor says staff shortages led to major care home problems during pandemic
EDMONTON — Alberta's auditor general says the province’s continuing-care system struggled desperately to cope in the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic mainly due to crippling staff shortages.
Feb 24, 2023 4:00 PM
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Resident of Alberta health-care facility charged with manslaughter
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in southern Alberta say a 51-year-old resident of a health-care facility has been charged with manslaughter after a fellow resident was found dead. Police say they were notified that 78-year-old Kenneth Hale died on Jan. 3.
Feb 24, 2023 3:00 PM
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Attack on woman at Calgary bus shelter being treated as hate crime, police say
CALGARY — Police say a 36-year-old man is facing assault charges after an alleged hate-motivated attack earlier this year at a Calgary bus shelter.
Feb 24, 2023 2:00 PM
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No foreign interference report more than one year after Liberal government re-elected
OTTAWA — Canadians still do not have access to an assessment of the work done by a panel tasked with flagging incidents of foreign interference during the last election in 2021.
Feb 24, 2023 1:00 PM
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