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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is arrested after an anti-government protest

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is arrested after an anti-government protest

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday when her convoy was intercepted by security forces as it departed an anti-government protest in Caracas, according to aides.
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Manitoba offers $17 million for aerospace projects, training and a testing centre

Manitoba offers $17 million for aerospace projects, training and a testing centre

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is spending $17 million in a bid to create more aerospace jobs and training opportunities. The money includes an $8-million grant and a $9-million loan, to be repaid over 12 years, to Magellan Aerospace.
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Putman Investments acquires clothing retailer Northern Reflections

Putman Investments acquires clothing retailer Northern Reflections

The owner of Toys “R” Us Canada and HMV announced Thursday that it has purchased women's clothing retailer Northern Reflections Limited.
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Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation

Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control.
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More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war , Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict.
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Valour FC coach/GM Phillip Dos Santos returns on one-year contract

Valour FC coach/GM Phillip Dos Santos returns on one-year contract

WINNIPEG — Valour FC head coach and general manager Phillip Dos Santos will return to the club on a one-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Thursday. The club finished last in the eight-team league with a 7-14-7 record last season.
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WOOD, Madge (née Pearce)

WOOD, Madge (née Pearce)

July 15, 1945 - January 2, 2025 With much love and heavy hearts, we announce that Madge Wood (née Pearce), our beautiful Wife and Mum, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 2, 2025.
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'Slide of civil society': Barrie school trustee berated in vile voicemail

'Slide of civil society': Barrie school trustee berated in vile voicemail

Anonymous man's expletive-filled tirade sent to Lisa-Marie Wilson calls her a 'useless, mouthy, f***ing crackhead'
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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