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U.S. President Joe Biden exiting race and "passing the torch"
The president of the United States is set to step away after a remarkable turn of events. Joe Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office, in his first public appearance since a...
News Jul 24, 2024
N.B. RCMP arrest 2 people for thefts in several provinces
RCMP in New Brunswick have arrested two people in connection with numerous thefts in several provinces. Police said a number of thefts were reported across the western part of the province over the pa...
Brad Perry Jul 24, 2024
Two Canadian coaches sent home from Olympics over drone spying incident
Update: July 23- 3:45 p.m. The Canadian Soccer Federation announced they would be launching an independent inquiry into the alledged use of drones at the Olympics. In a statement sent to the media Can...
Evan Taylor Jul 24, 2024
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 4.5%
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by another 25 basis points. The overnight rate now stands at 4.5 per cent, down from 4.75 per cent. It is the second consecutive drop following a s...
Brad Perry Jul 24, 2024
U.S. President Biden to address nation after exiting election race
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to speak to the nation. He dropped out of the presidential election on Sunday, saying it was in his party and the country's best interest. Biden's speech from the Oval ...
Kevin Northup Jul 23, 2024
U.S. loosens dog rules due to begin Aug. 1
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is loosening rules for bringing dogs into the United States. Officials introduced the new rules earlier this year to keep dog rabies out of the country. The initia...
Brad Perry Jul 22, 2024
Ag. ministers support industry grocery code of conduct
Canada's agriculture ministers are welcoming grocery stores' development of a Grocery Code of Conduct. Walmart and Costco were the last of the major retailers to sign on. The code was a topic of discu...
Randy Thoms Jul 22, 2024
U.S. President Biden will not seek re-election
It is a major development in the U.S. election race. President Joe Biden confirms he is not seeking re-election in a letter posted to X on his official account. "It has been the greatest honour of my ...
News Jul 21, 2024
Canada Child Benefit increases
Families with children are receiving a little bit more money from the federal government. An increase to the Canada Child Benefit kicks in today. It is provided to families with children 17 and under....
Randy Thoms Jul 19, 2024
Steven MacKinnon to take over as federal labour minister
Justin Trudeau has found a new labour minister. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon will take over the role from Seamus O'Regan, who stepped down from cabinet yesterday. O'Regan will not seek re-...
Kevin Northup Jul 19, 2024




