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Negotiators were meeting in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to finalize details of a plan to end the war in Gaza, after U.S. President Joe Biden indicated a ceasefire and hostage release deal was imminent. CBC | World News
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Hamas, Israel get final draft of Gaza truce deal after ‘breakthrough’ in talks, says official
Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight “breakthrough” in talks attended by envoys of both U.S. President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump. CBC | World News
Read More »New York Sirens sign top PWHL draft pick Sarah Fillier to 1-year contract
New York Sirens have signed No. 1 pick Sarah Fillier to a one-year contract nearly four months after taking the Canadian national team and Princeton University forward with the first choice in the PWHL draft. CBC | Sports News
Read More »UN chief tells Israel that draft law blocking aid agency UNRWA in Gaza would be ‘catastrophe’
Draft Israeli legislation that would stop the UN Palestinian refugee agency working in the Gaza Strip and West Bank would be a “catastrophe” if enacted, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday. He said he raised his concerns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBC | World News
Read More »Canucks acquire defenceman Brannstrom from Avalanche for Poolman, draft pick
The Vancouver Canucks have sent defenceman Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche for defenceman Erik Brannstrom. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NWSL reaches new CBA that adds more money for players, ends draft
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money for the players. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Blue Jays select pitcher Trey Yesavage with 1st pick in MLB amateur draft
Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police over draft
Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men have clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. CBC | World News
Read More »Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev’s rights at NHL draft
The Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the NHL draft’s second day. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared a big chunk of salary cap space in a matter of minutes. And the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move in hopes of addressing their blue-line needs. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors draft Mogbo, Shead after making pair of trades for picks; Lakers select Bronny
Jonathan Mogbo has been selected 31st overall by the Raptors in the NBA draft. It was the first pick of the second round and Toronto will pick again with the 45th pick overall, thanks to a trade earlier Thursday. CBC | Sports News
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