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Latest floor crossing puts Liberal majority within grasp — but Carney could still hit snags
With another opposition MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney could have a slim majority following a few upcoming byelections — but the Liberal agenda could still face some hurdles in the House of Commons. Source link
Alberta hit with yet another measles upswing, triggering new calls for action
Alberta experiencing a resurgence of measles and doctors say Albertans need to know the situation is not under control. Source link
Russia accuses Britain of helping Ukraine in missile strike that killed 6
The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain’s role “into account.” Source link
Canada beats Puerto Rico 3-2, can set WBC history with win over Cuba on Wednesday
Team Canada was gifted two runs off of bases-loaded walks in the third inning and then leaned on defence and pitching to do the rest as it knocked off host Puerto Rico 3-2 at the World Baseball Classic tournament on Tuesday night. Source link
Campbell, Vancouver Goldeneyes finding positives despite loss to Boston
Even in a building packed with nearly 10,000 cheering hockey fans, you can hear Kristen Campbell on the ice. The Vancouver Goldeneyes goalie is talkative in the net, acting as a quarterback for her team. Source link
Markets gain slightly on Wednesday as Germany plans major release of oil reserves
Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent. Source link
Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain's single-game NBA record
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. Source link
Prices for new U.S. cars have soared. Here’s 1 big reason why
The affordability problem is a risk to American carmakers as Chinese brands expand globally. Many lower and middle-income car shoppers have been relegated to the used-car lot. Source link
Canada's Hudak, Arendz each claim bronze in cross-country skiing at Milano-Cortina Paralympics
Canada’s Mark Arendz collected his 14th career Paralympic medal while teammate Brittany Hudak earned her fourth during Wednesday’s cross-country events at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link
Confident and united: Canada leveraging experience in pursuit of Para ice hockey gold in Milano-Cortina
In recent Paralympic history, the U.S. has dominated, winning the past four finals. Canada’s last Paralympic gold came in 2006. Despite the two-decade period since its last Paralympic gold, Canada’s ambition remains unshaken. Source link