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MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

OTTAWA — The societal fissures forming around the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Monday in the House of Commons as an NDP motion to recognize Palestine as a state was turned on its head before the final vote.

NewsAlert: MPs back softer Israel-Gaza motion to 'actively pursue' two-state solution

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have approved a dramatically altered version of an NDP motion that had called on the federal government to "officially recognize the state of Palestine.
Homan wins fourth straight in women's world curling, 9-4 over Norway

Homan wins fourth straight in women's world curling, 9-4 over Norway

SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada's Rachel Homan continued to roll at the women's world curling championship with a 9-4 win Monday over Norway's Marianne Roervik. Homan improved to 4-0 after Canada's lone game of the day at Centre 200.
Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's legislative agenda, including efforts to ban replacement workers and make it easier to join a union, was pushed back Monday by the Opposition Progressive Conservatives, who stalled proceedings in the chamber.
Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

FREDERICTON — Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres earned a 9-3 win over Jasmin Gibeau and Audrey Laplante to improve to 3-0 at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Monday.
Ottawa's PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

Ottawa's PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

TORONTO — Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team made a couple trade-deadline moves on Monday to bolster its roster. Ottawa acquired forward Tereza Vanisova from Montreal in exchange for defender Amanda Boulier.
Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

REGINA — Saskatchewan's escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it's frustrating the adults can't play well together.
B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

DELTA, B.C. — Rancher Werner Stump said spring is usually a "season of optimism" for farmers in British Columbia, but worries linger after unprecedented drought last year and another dry season looming.
Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline

Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and Winnipeg City Hall expressed optimism Monday that there won't be fuel shortages, despite the temporary closure of a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the capital city and the surrounding are
Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

VANCOUVER — British Columbia needs a drenching of rain to alleviate the tinder dry conditions that have forecasters worried about the potential for another difficult wildfire season.