The U.S. is heading for a momentous vote. Canada's ambassador says we have to be ready
Canada's ambassador to the United States says Ottawa must take concrete steps to prepare for the outcome of this fall's pivotal presidential election, which could see Donald Trump returned to power. Donald Trump is out to an early lead in his bid to become the Republican party's nominee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the possibility of a second Trump term earlier this week. The Republican nomination candidate has pledged to launch a 10 per cent flat tariff on all goods imported to the United States — including from Canada. But she pointed to increased trade between Canada, Mexico, and the United States as a sign that the agreement was delivering on its promises.
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January 21, 2024 16:30 UTC
Man United raids rival Man City to hire Omar Berrada as new CEO
Manchester United announced Omar Berrada as its new CEO on Saturday night after raiding rival Manchester City in a dramatic statement of intent. Man United had been looking for a successor to Richard Arnold, who left the club in November, and Berrada appears to fit the bill following his success both on and off the field with City Football Group. Berrada has been at Man City for nearly a decade, most recently as the chief football operations officer. “Manchester United is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new CEO. “It is our stated ambition to re-establish Manchester United as a title-winning club.”___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer
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January 21, 2024 15:26 UTC
Brayden Schenn with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals
The Canadian PressEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers head into a game against their provincial rivals with a chance to close in on NHL history. The Oilers will be going for their 13th win in a row when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. The NHL record is 17 consecutive wins. It’s OK if you can't immediately recall who holds that mark, because Oilers defenceman Vincent Desharnais doesn’t know, either. “I don’t know, I don’t want to know, I don’t really care,” he said after Friday’s practice at Rogers Pla
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January 21, 2024 14:45 UTC
JT Thor slams home the alley-oop
The Canadian PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday on the eve of the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump, ending a White House bid that failed to meet expectations that he would emerge as a serious challenger to the former president. “It’s clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance," he said in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primar
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January 21, 2024 14:00 UTC
Gangwon 2024: Team Canada at the end of Day 2
Dave Holland / COCGangwon 2024: Team Canada at the end of Day 2GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA (January 21, 2024) – The Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games second day of competition saw sixteen Team Canada athletes in action in six sports. kicked off Team Canada’s performances in alpine skiing at Gangwon 2024 with a top-10 result in the Men’s Super-G at the Jeongsong High 1 Ski Resort. Tirschmann, one of two Team Canada athletes at Gangwon 2024 from the Yukon, had an excellent first leg which had the team in ninth. Additional photos for editorial use only are available to media at oisphotos.comVISIT: Olympic.ca/press-resources/ for athlete bios and other Gangwon 2024 information. FOLLOW: @teamcanadapr on Twitter (X)– 30 –MEDIA CONTACT:Tara MacBournie, Team Canada’s Gangwon 2024 Communications LeadCanadian Olympic CommitteeWhatsApp: 647-522-8328E: tmacbournie@olympic.ca
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January 21, 2024 12:52 UTC
Beloved veteran broadcaster Frank Cameron dead at 85
A legendary Nova Scotia broadcaster has died. Frank Cameron was 85 years old. From New Glasgow to Halifax, Cameron’s 60-year career included stints as a DJ, host, reporter, news anchor and weather presenter at private radio stations and for the CBC on radio and television. He wrote about his longtime broadcasting career in his 2015 memoir , I Owe It All To Rock & Roll. Since 2005, Cameron hosted a show on community radio station, Seaside FM in Eastern Passage, until his retirement late last year.
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January 21, 2024 11:54 UTC
He died in the Korean War. His letters home were rediscovered 70 years later
(Submitted by Sophia Wheeler - image credit)When Sophia Wheeler and her boyfriend moved into his grandparents' old farmhouse near Cornwall, Ont., she knew they'd have to sort through the documents and boxes that were left behind. Among the five letters, Wheeler also came across several original photographs including "beautiful" ones of Presley and a little girl. Among the letters Wheeler found were original photographs of Cpl. Along with the letters, Wheeler also found photographs of Presley and his family, including his young daughter. To Burtch, the story of Presley's letters shows there are still plenty of people who want to learn more about the Korean War.
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January 21, 2024 09:06 UTC
Average public service exec pay increased by over $500M since 2015
Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. “Salary increases provided to executives in the federal public service between 2010 and 2023 were 5 percentage points lower than CPI inflation over the same period,” the spokesperson wrote in an email.
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January 21, 2024 07:22 UTC
Canada captures five medals on second day of the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships
“It was a good race. The second straight was still good and my last corner was very good. In terms of importance, it’s not a World Cup victory, but in terms of calibre, all my rivals are there, or almost. It’s a big win, and I’m really happy to start the trip like this. But I’m very proud of the way I managed my race and very happy with the win.”
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January 21, 2024 04:44 UTC
U of O doctor suspended for pro-Palestinian posts says he's been reinstated, won't go back
A resident physician at the University of Ottawa's faculty of medicine who was suspended over pro-Palestinian social media posts says he's been reinstated but has no plans to return to the institution. Dr. Yipeng Ge, 29, was sanctioned by the university last November after it got several complaints about a series of pro-Palestinian posts he'd made, ones that included references to "apartheid" and "settler colonialism." SEPH @ uOttawa is thrilled to welcome back our outstanding learner and colleague Dr. Yipeng Ge. / ÉÉSP @ uOttawa est ravi d'accueillir à nouveau notre collègue et apprenant exceptionnel, le Dr Yipeng Ge. Dr. Yipeng Ge shared this image on social media last year.
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January 21, 2024 03:53 UTC
Logan O'Connor with a Goal vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The Canadian PressEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers head into a game against their provincial rivals with a chance to close in on NHL history. The Oilers will be going for their 13th win in a row when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. The NHL record is 17 consecutive wins. It’s OK if you can't immediately recall who holds that mark, because Oilers defenceman Vincent Desharnais doesn’t know, either. “I don’t know, I don’t want to know, I don’t really care,” he said after Friday’s practice at Rogers Pla
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January 21, 2024 03:08 UTC
Timeline of Rachel Notley’s political career – CBC.ca IG News
In last May’s provincial election, the NDP won the Calgary election by a one per cent margin, winning 14 of 26 seats. The rise of the UCP in Calgary is as surprising as it is unexpected, said Mount Royal University political scientist Lori Williams. “The NDP has to be alive to this risk, Notley’s personality is seen better than the NDP brand,” Enns said. Content of the article “Can the NDP maintain its support as a pragmatic alternative without a visionary leader like Rachel Notley?” she said. The poll showed the NDP doing slightly better in Edmonton compared to October, with 55 per cent support from voters compared to 40 per cent for the Conservatives.
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January 21, 2024 01:23 UTC
LankaWeb – Meet the Willy Wonka of Newfoundland — originally from Sri Lanka
Meet the Willy Wonka of Newfoundland — originally from Sri LankaCourtesy CBCThis baker’s true passion is his gourmet chocolate businessCharmiria Meilinda hopes his handmande chocolate business takes off. Originally from Sri Lanka, he now lives in L’Anse au Loup. Since moving to Labrador from his home in Sri Lanka in 2012, Milinda has been working full time in a bakery. https://www.cbc.ca/i/phoenix/player/syndicate/?mediaId=2301945923545CBC News Newfoundland2 days agoAutoplayChamira Milinda has a dream: to become the Willy Wonka of Newfoundland. Milinda, who grew up in Sri Lanka, learned to make chocolate in culinary school, and now has his own small business called Chocolate de Champ.
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January 20, 2024 23:32 UTC
Haunted or not? Orillia Opera House featured in new CBC series
Ghosting premieres Jan. 26The Orillia Opera House will be featured in a new CBC series exploring some of Canada’s most haunted places. Ghosting, featuring actors Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan, will premiere Jan. 26. All episodes will be available on the CBC Gem streaming service. The special guest during the episode featuring the Orillia Opera House will be Synthia Kiss (Daniel Finlan). “From death drops to killer performances, Synthia Kiss has performed on stages around the world, making her the perfect plus one for an evening of fear and fun at Orilla’s historic opera house,” the release states.
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January 20, 2024 23:25 UTC
Hannah Schmidt captures ski cross gold on home snow in Nakiska, Alta.
Hannah Schmidt of Ottawa captured the women's ski cross World Cup event on Saturday in Nakiska, Alta., Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., was second, while Canadian teammate Reece Howden took the men's race. (Anders Wiklund /TT News Agency via Associated Press/File - image credit)Hannah Schmidt of Ottawa won the women's big final in World Cup ski cross action on Saturday in Nakiska, Alta., near Calgary. The 29-year-old entered the weekend third in the women's World Cup standings. Canada's India Sherret and Britt Phelan didn't finish the women's small final, won by Talina Gantenbein of Switzerland. The World Cup ski cross season continues in Nakiska on Sunday.
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January 20, 2024 21:47 UTC