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• Germany's economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024

  15-01-2025 10:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  BERLIN (AP) — The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in which the economy is the top issue.
  
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• Polish leader vows to use EU presidency to speed up Ukraine’s membership quest

  15-01-2025 13:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed on Wednesday to use his country’s presidency of the European Union to push forward with Ukraine’s membership quest.
  
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• Polish leader vows to use EU presidency to push forward with Ukraine’s membership quest

  15-01-2025 13:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed on Wednesday to use his country’s presidency of the European Union to push forward with Ukraine’s membership quest.
  
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• Toronto FC continues search for new striker with Giovinco helping in the hunt

  15-01-2025 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — As Toronto FC prepares to shift its pre-season base to Spain at the end of the week, the search for a new forward continues.
  
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• Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

  15-01-2025 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.
  
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• Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

  15-01-2025 12:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  Complaints about phone, internet and television services jumped 38 per cent in the 2023-24 reporting year, says the watchdog that handles grievances about Canadian telecommunications providers.
  
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• Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

  15-01-2025 11:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Wednesday launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy production and compelling authorities to shut down the power grid in some areas despite freezing winter weather,
  
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• Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024

  15-01-2025 10:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  BERLIN (AP) — The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in which the economy is the top issue.
  
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• Utah faces New York in a non-conference matchup

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  New York Rangers (20-20-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (18-18-7, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club face the New York Rangers in a non-conference matchup.
  
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• Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs.
  
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• Toronto brings losing streak into matchup with New Jersey

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  New Jersey Devils (26-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (27-16-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m.
  
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• Stars take on the Canadiens following Stankoven's 2-goal game

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Montreal Canadiens (21-18-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (28-14-1, in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m.
  
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• Senators look to keep win streak going, host the Capitals

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Washington Capitals (29-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (22-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m.
  
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• Red Wings visit the Panthers following Tarasenko's 2-goal showing

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Detroit Red Wings (20-19-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (26-16-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.
  
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• Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  DENVER — A wildlife team from the United States has begun an operation to capture grey wolves in British Columbia for release in Colorado. The operation by Colorado Parks and Wildlife comes after an agreement with the B.C.
  
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• Nashville plays Chicago after Stamkos' 2-goal game

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (14-22-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m.
  
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• Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Andrew Brooks ordered three school buses from Lion Electric Co. on Nov. 20, just before American Thanksgiving.
  
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• Lightning and Ducks square off in out-of-conference matchup

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Anaheim Ducks (18-21-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (23-16-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning play the Anaheim Ducks in a non-conference matchup.
  
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• Liberals trail Tories in nominations ahead of expected early election

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The next Liberal leader will need to turn their attention quickly to ensuring the party is ready for an early election once the short leadership race ends in March.
  
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• In the news today: An early election, the Liberal leadership race and Trump's tariffs

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
  
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• Flyers take on the Islanders, look to break road losing streak

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (17-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
  
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• Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
  
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• Blues and Flames meet in Western Conference action

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Calgary Flames (21-15-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (21-20-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames square off in Western Conference action. St.
  
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• Blue Jackets host the Sharks after Werenski's 2-goal game

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  San Jose Sharks (14-26-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (21-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.
  
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• As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

  15-01-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Peter Simonsen says buds on the peach trees at his farm in Naramata, B.C., are already starting to swell early. But that makes him nervous.
  
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• Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

  15-01-2025 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former Newfoundland and Labrador premier says he was alarmed by comments from Quebec's hydro utility suggesting Canada's easternmost province has one again signed an unfavourable energy deal.
  
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• CBC using Google compensation payout to boost local news coverage with 30 new hires

  15-01-2025 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  CBC News is planning to boost coverage in nearly two dozen underserved communities across Canada by hiring up to 30 permanent journalists.
  
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• Preventive power cuts have been introduced in Ukraine following a massive Russian missile attack

  15-01-2025 08:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Wednesday, forcing the country to introduce preventive power cuts, the Ukrainian energy minister said.
  
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• Massive Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to introduce preventive power cuts

  15-01-2025 08:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Wednesday, forcing the country to introduce preventive power cuts, the Ukrainian energy minister said.
  
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• Avs coach Jared Bednar calls OT win over Rangers "unimpressive," except for goaltending, few others

  15-01-2025 07:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  DENVER (AP) — Jared Bednar had a blunt, one-word summation after Colorado rallied for a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. “Unimpressive,” the Avalanche coach said.
  
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