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Ukraine strike deaths hit 40; Russia seen preparing long war

Ukraine strike deaths hit 40; Russia seen preparing long war

DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll from a weekend Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen to 40, authorities said Monday, as Western analysts pointed to indications the Kremlin was pre
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales flat at $72.3 billion in November

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales flat at $72.3 billion in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales were flat at $72.3 billion in November. The result came as sales in the motor vehicle industry rose 12.7 per cent to $3.
Italy: No 1 wanted Mafia boss held after 30 years on the run

Italy: No 1 wanted Mafia boss held after 30 years on the run

ROME (AP) — Italy’s No.
19 dead, dozens injured in Senegal road crash

19 dead, dozens injured in Senegal road crash

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A bus swerved to avoid hitting a donkey and collided with a truck, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens of others in Senegal on Monday, authorities said.
Thousands turn out to bid farewell to Greece’s former king

Thousands turn out to bid farewell to Greece’s former king

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — With occasional renditions of the Greek national anthem, thousands of people lined up since before dawn on Monday outside Athens’ cathedral to pay their final respects to Greece’s former and last king, Constantine, who died last
Germany's defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism

Germany's defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s much-criticized defense minister announced her resignation Monday, as her department steers the massive project of modernizing the country’s military and oversees expanding weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association is expected to release its home sales figures for December on Monday.
Stores launch Lunar New Year sales during typically slow shopping season

Stores launch Lunar New Year sales during typically slow shopping season

When Madelyn Chung was growing up, just a handful of stores had Lunar New Year displays. It felt like a special homage to her Chinese culture.
Trust essential in work-from-home era, experts say, after 'time theft' ruling

Trust essential in work-from-home era, experts say, after 'time theft' ruling

VANCOUVER — Employers and work-from-home staff must tread a fine line between trust, monitoring and micromanaging,experts say, in the new age of remote employment.
Albertans who regularly visit Moraine Lake say move to restrict vehicles was overdue

Albertans who regularly visit Moraine Lake say move to restrict vehicles was overdue

Some Albertans who regularly bike, climb, hike or take photographs at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park say a decision by Parks Canada to restrict personal vehicles on its access road was long overdue.