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CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:39 PM
     A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has dismissed an application for bail from Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:49 PM
     York Regional Police say they have arrested two suspects and are looking for at least one more following an armed home invasion in Richmond Hill that saw thieves escape in the victim's Lamborghini.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 10:10 AM
     A group of workers at a Mississauga, Ont. Walmart warehouse has become the first in Canada to unionize at one of the company's warehouses.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 6:51 AM
     Two people were seriously injured after a vehicle rolled over and caught fire outside Humber River Hospital late Thursday night.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 9:29 AM
     One of the largest factors standing in the way of Ontario being able to speed up critical infrastructure projects is a sense of public distrust fostered by the government's own history with the Greenbelt, polling commissioned by the government suggests.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 12:39 PM
     A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has dismissed an application for bail from Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 11:54 AM
     The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 10:19 AM
     Air Canada's potential work stoppage could ground flights, halt cargo and leave travellers scrambling to reschedule next week. Follow along with live updates here.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 12:28 PM
     Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 12:49 PM
     York Regional Police say they have arrested two suspects and are looking for at least one more following an armed home invasion in Richmond Hill that saw thieves escape in the victim's Lamborghini.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 10:20 AM
     Stephen Peat, the former Washington Capitals enforcer who fought concussion issues and was homeless at times after leaving hockey, has died from injuries sustained late last month when he was struck by a car while crossing a street. He was 44.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 1:36 PM
     A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking outside and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 12:38 PM
     Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the NDP is caving to political pressure from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre when it comes to their stance on the consumer carbon price.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 12:37 PM
     The world still holds many unanswered questions. But thanks to the efforts of the research teams awarded the IG Nobel Prize on Thursday, some of these questions – which you might not even have thought existed – now have answers.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 13, 2024 6:30 AM
     A 56-year-old Canadian woman died after being caught in a sudden snowstorm in Italy's Dolomite mountains and her companion was being treated for severe hypothermia, Italy's Alpine Rescue Corps said Friday.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:59 PM
     RCMP say a man deported back to Canada from Texas, is now charged with the first-degree murder of a Nova Scotia woman.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:57 PM
     Two people were killed and a third is in hospital after a violent stabbing attack in an encampment next to a consumption and treatment services site in Kingston, Ont., on Thursday.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:28 PM
     A Quebec Superior Court judge has found a former West Island baseball coach guilty of sexual interference and sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:26 PM
     A preliminary settlement of the proposed class action was filed late Thursday night in federal court in San Francisco, and requires a judge's approval.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:14 PM
     Donald Trump pushed a narrative during the presidential debate with Kamala Harris, without any evidence, that Haitian immigrants are eating people's cats and dogs.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:01 PM
     Justin Timberlake reached a plea agreement ahead of the trial and must pay a fine, perform 25 hours of community service and make a public safety announcement.

Friday, September 13, 2024 12:45 PM
     A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has dismissed an application for bail from Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction.

Friday, September 13, 2024 12:41 PM
     Australian officials hope the high fine will serve as a warning to other potentially unruly travellers who may act out on airplanes.

Friday, September 13, 2024 12:35 PM
     Sean M. Higgins had a blood alchol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said.

Friday, September 13, 2024 12:00 PM
     The Thames Valley District School Board has released the expenses for its off-site retreat trip to Toronto after calls for more transparency.

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:54 PM
     MONTREAL — The case of a 20-year-old man arrested over an alleged Islamic State terror plot to kill Jews in New York City was before a judge briefly on Friday and will return to court in December in Montreal. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani national living in Ontario, was arrested Sept. 4 in Ormstown, Que., […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:52 PM
     JASPER, Ohio — The municipality of Jasper in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is taking the next step this weekend as it recovers from a July wildfire that destroyed a third of its buildings. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says the state of emergency will formally end on Sunday. Ireland says the move means Jasper is transitioning from […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:45 PM
     We live in a divided world, awash with concerns. I know this not just from following the news but from observing people in my natural habitat – restaurants, of course – and fielding complaints from the dining public. Maybe it's because we had the hottest summer on record. Perhaps it's a desire to be in […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:43 PM
     Zahra Hussaini didn't give up on her dream of becoming a doctor when a car bomb exploded outside a school near her home in Kabul in 2021, killing dozens of schoolgirls and sparking fears that her classrooms might be next. She didn't give up months later, when the Taliban took over Afghanistan, nor when the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:41 PM
     (Bloomberg) — Uber Technologies Inc. will be the sole app offering driverless rides in Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo cars in Austin and Atlanta, a boost to the rideshare app's ambitions in the autonomous vehicle arena. Beginning early next year, Uber will exclusively manage and dispatch a new fleet of Waymo's all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles, providing services […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:39 PM
     PARIS – One of the selling points of the Paris Olympics was that it wouldn't involve lots of expensive new construction. The plan to stage competitions in temporary spaces won praise – and turned the city's landmarks into a stunning stage. But now, after a successful Summer Games, some Paris officials want a memento. Mayor […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:36 PM
     There are few people in the world as immediately recognizable as the late Queen Elizabeth II. For more than 70 years, her likeness has been imprinted on coins, painted into portraits, pressed into records, screened onto T-shirts, graffitied on walls and even turned into a Barbie doll. That may be why any attempt to immortalize […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:33 PM
     (Bloomberg) — The Dutch government promised to strengthen border controls and threatened deportations as it unveiled what it said were the country's strictest ever migration policies. Under a new crisis law, the cabinet plans to freeze decisions on asylum applications, and, if necessary, forcibly deport people without a residence permit. The move comes on the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30 PM
     Runner-up in two most recent U.S. starts, on quest for the same double that Modern Games and Master of the Seas pulled off the past two years.

Toronto Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:15 PM
     NEW YORK (AP) — Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a powerful leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, pleaded not guilty Friday in a U.S. drug trafficking case that accuses him of engaging in murder plots and ordering torture. Participating in a court hearing through a Spanish-language interpreter, Zambada gave yes-or-no answers to a magistrate's standard questions about […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 1:02 PM
     Toronto police say a school in the city's northwest end is under hold and secure as officers investigate a nearby shooting. Police responded to the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Oakwood Avenue just after the noon hour on Friday for reports of gunshots heard in the area. When officers arrived, they found evidence […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:32 PM
     TORONTO — A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has dismissed an application for bail from Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court. Justice Jill Copeland heard arguments at a bail hearing for Hoggard earlier this week, not long after the Hedley frontman began serving […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:30 PM
     OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the NDP is caving to political pressure from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre when it comes to their stance on the consumer carbon price. Trudeau says he believes Jagmeet Singh and the NDP care about the environment, but it's "increasingly obvious" that they have "no idea" what to do […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:18 PM
     OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the NATO military alliance would draw itself into war if it allows Ukraine to use donated weapons […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:15 PM
     A past Speakers Corner report about delays one Oakville couple was experiencing in getting their faulty engine replaced prompted many of you to reach out to us to report the same problem. Back in August we told you about Jeff Veljkovic and his wife Sabrina, who owned a 2019 Ford F150 pickup truck equipped with […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 12:01 PM
     A 63-year-old Guelph man has been charged after he allegedly threatened a tattoo artist who refused to tattoo a swastika on his forehead. Guelph police say it happened on September 5 when a staff member at a local tattoo shop was approached by a man in front of the tattoo parlour. The man asked if […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 10:25 AM
     A 16-year-old boy is among two suspects who were charged in an armed home invasion in Richmond Hill as police search for a third culprit. At around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, York Regional Police Service (YRPS) officers responded to a home in the area of Rothbury Road and Gamble Road for the reports of a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 9:27 AM
     Drivers who typically take Lawrence Avenue East to get to and from Toronto's east end will need to find another route for the next several days. The unexpected closure is due to a watermain break at Lawrence and Pharmacy Avenue that occurred on Thursday afternoon. The water damage caused the roadway to lift. "The break […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 9:15 AM
     Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving Friday, resolving the criminal case stemming from his June arrest in New York's Hamptons. The boy band singer-turned-solo star and actor appeared in Sag Harbor Village Court to enter a new plea. The judge sentenced Timberlake to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, 25 hours of community […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 8:48 AM
     The weather is shaping up to be a stunner for the last full weekend of summer with temperatures in the high 20s and not a drop of rain in sight — perfect conditions for checking out the last weekend of the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), enjoying an outdoor festival, or taking in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 8:20 AM
     Nelly Furtado will give Sarah McLachlan her laurels at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony later this month. The "I'm Like a Bird" performer is set to induct McLachlan as part of the music celebration at Toronto's Massey Hall on Sept. 28. Organizers also say that Lights, as well as 2024 inductees Tom Cochrane […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 7:50 AM
     LONDON (AP) — Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy that was taken in a smash-and-grab raid on a London gallery. The Metropolitan Police force said Friday that Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, are alleged to have taken "Girl with Balloon" from the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 7:32 AM
     GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease in Africa. The approval of the vaccine made by Bavarian Nordic A/S means that donors like vaccines alliance Gavi and UNICEF can […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 13, 2024 7:07 AM
     An 18-year-old male was seriously injured in a shooting with several rounds of gunfire exchanged in North York on Thursday night. Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers were called to Chalkfarm Drive and Jane Street near Wilson Avenue just after 11 p.m. for reports of gunshots heard in the area. Authorities located one male victim, later […]

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, September 13, 2024 12:48 PM
     A badly damaged vehicle sits outside Humber River Hospital following a collision Thursday September 13, 2024. Joshua Freeman. CP24.com Journalist.

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, September 13, 2024 12:36 PM
     "Russians at War" follows a Russian army battalion that is fighting in Ukraine. CP24 caught up with the producers of the film.

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, September 13, 2024 11:52 AM
     TIFF says it has been forced to pause upcoming screenings of 'Russians at War' due to threats. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, September 13, 2024 11:39 AM
     Former Raptor DeMar Derozan has just released his memoir, CP24's Jee-Yun Lee catches up with him. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, September 13, 2024 11:22 AM
     A tough year for Boeing is getting more difficult as some of their workers go on strike. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, September 13, 2024 10:32 AM
     ... CP24.com late Wednesday afternoon. While at St. Mike's, Dhaliwal said the hospital asked them if they could shave his father-in-law's beard, but ...

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 13, 2024 1:48 PM
     It's been frustration after frustration for the big winger.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 13, 2024 12:47 PM
     While owner Liz Mok is sad to leave Centretown, she says the business faced "a slow death" if it didn't.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 13, 2024 12:30 PM
     Q I inherited this set of cups and saucers from my dad.  As a teenager, when the Second World War was happening my father found a set of a dozen cups and saucers buried in the dirt near his birthplace in south Holland near the German border. He gave half of the set to his […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 13, 2024 11:30 AM
     "People like to joke about how poetry is dead or not very popular, but the fact is it's stronger than ever."

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 13, 2024 8:10 AM
     Ottawa police are investigating a stabbing Friday morning in the 300 block of Bank Street. Police were called at 5:45 a.m. They found one person with non-life-threatening injuries near Somerset Street. "A police presence will remain in the area as the investigation is ongoing," police said. More to come. Our website is your destination for […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 13, 2024 7:02 AM
     Homicide detectives are investigating after a man died of stab wounds.

Windsor Star Friday, September 13, 2024 11:58 AM
     A massive piece of Windsor history is floating away, across the Atlantic Ocean. Carefully evicted from its longtime downtown home and with no takers found anywhere on this continent, a 10,000-pound Aeolian organ — the only one historically preserved and fully functional in Canada — is on its way to a museum in the Netherlands.  […]

Windsor Star Friday, September 13, 2024 11:34 AM
     The Downtown Windsor Business Accelerator, which supported and helped launch a number of local businesses over the past more than a decade, has closed its doors and been put into receivership. "I am no longer with the Accelerator and I am not at liberty to speak on the matter," Accelerator founder and former CEO Arthur […]

Windsor Star Friday, September 13, 2024 8:59 AM
     Can children use social media safely? Experts say the most important factor in youngsters' safe social media use is parents. "Parents need to step up," said Joanna Conrad, executive director of Essex County Youth Diversion, which provides intervention services for young people. "I know that there is a huge majority of parents that will not, […]

Windsor Star Friday, September 13, 2024 7:00 AM
     Where Trump was bombastic, Harris was disciplined. She found a way to deflect his insults while telling her story and offering a few policies.

The Province Friday, September 13, 2024 1:55 PM
     The Seahawks and Patriots have both fallen far since their matchup in Super Bowl 49

The Province Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     Canada can't sneak up on anyone anymore. No one is underestimating a team that has spent this summer going toe-to-toe with the world's best soccer teams.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 AM
     This luxurious bungalow in Edgemont Park by Lexis is one of 18 show homes included in the Parade.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 AM
     Saskatchewan residents have yet to enter the 'very excited' phase for the tsunami of pre-election announcements from the provincial government.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 AM
     Take in improv comedy or a faculty art exhibition, boogie for a cause, attend a book launch or learn from a grazing demonstration.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 AM
     Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is now focused solely on the more right-wing and rural elements in his party, dampening its appeal in urban areas.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 AM
     The president of CUPE Saskatchewan says the tax increases by Premier Scott Moe's government have been unfair and spending has been ineffective.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, September 13, 2024 1:00 PM
     Their stories are marvellous, certain to be told this weekend in Hamilton

Regina Leader-Post Friday, September 13, 2024 11:52 AM
     Whitehead is hoping the NCAA eligibility guidelines change before next season

Regina Leader-Post Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 AM
     Treaty 4 and other Canadian treaties with First Nations have been broken. Everyone needs to better understand that history.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 1:39 PM
     It aims to stem an "unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campus" by committing universities to implement mandatory educational programs.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 12:30 PM
     Comes after Amira Elghawaby wrote to Canadian universities urging them to hire more Muslim, Arab and Palestinian teachers.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 11:43 AM
     A total of 967 jobs are expected to be created by the project, about 317 more than when it was first announced in 2021.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 11:15 AM
     Even bioplastics that are totally derived from plants are not free of environmental issues.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 10:56 AM
     Robert Litvack was once the president of a Lac St-Louis baseball association and an assistant coach at John Abbott College.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 10:28 AM
     The provincial culture ministry says the new building on St-Denis St. will allow the school to "benefit from a modern and functional environment" in which it can train the comedians of future.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 9:45 AM
     He is charged with two others in connection with an alleged scheme to charge Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for services that were not provided.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 8:54 AM
     U.S. officials are seeking to have Muhammad Shahzeb Khan extradited to stand trial.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 8:28 AM
     A second motorcyclist, 19, was injured in the incident, the Sûreté du Québec said.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 13, 2024 8:22 AM
     AGIR allows Montreal city planners to co-ordinate work, plan projects years in advance and communicate with external partners.

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 1:56 PM
     Visit Crystal Creek Homes' stunning 5,500-square-foot grand prize home in support of women's health.

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 1:23 PM
     Sam Honzek already has this in common with dozens of established NHLers. He, too, has had moments where Martin Pospisil — his off-season training partner at home in Slovakia and his future Calgary Flames teammate — has been driving him absolutely bonkers. "For example, you do a solo bike and he's just behind me and […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 12:13 PM
     A Coaldale man has been charged with attempted murder following a Tuesday morning incident in which a Lethbridge woman was assaulted while sleeping in her apartment, leaving her with serious head injuries. On Tuesday morning at about 3:30 a.m., Lethbridge police officers responded to a report that a male had broken into a home along […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 11:11 AM
     The Oxford II is a 2,067-square-foot front drive single-family model by Trico Homes in Legacy.

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 10:00 AM
     The participating Real Canadian Superstore in the East Village and its adjacent Shoppers Drug Mart are part of a three-month pilot project

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     As summer fades, it can be tough to enjoy the last of the warm weather while juggling the looming return to school and work. It's a problem that many of us, especially those who enjoy the outdoors, are familiar with; finding time for a good hike is challenging, especially as schedules get busier and days […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     There was a lot of talk about fathers on the Alberta set of The Thicket. In fact, the film is dedicated to British director Elliott Lester's father, who died a week after making his son promise he would take the reins of the dark western. Lester's father tended to look over the scripts his son […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 13, 2024 8:51 AM
     Canadians continue struggling under the weight of an affordability crisis that shows no signs of letting up. Across the country, people feel the pinch as prices climb at checkout counters, and small business owners are strained under sky-high operating costs. Alberta is no exception. Here too, residents and small businesses are struggling to make ends […]

Calgary Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 7:00 AM
     Debate tough to watch After watching the Harris-Trump presidential debate, one can only conclude America is in a lot of trouble with either one of these two buffoons leading their nation. Harris has little substance and lacks any type of credible leadership and clearly maintains a far-left agenda even though she wanted to appear as […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:47 PM
     Here's a roundup of B.C. crime news on Sept. 13, 2024.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 1:21 PM
     Open to the public through Oct. 31, the pop-up space is located in the central courtyard of the sprawling shopping centre.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 11:50 AM
     Navigating a health-care system where one in five people don't have a primary care physician can be daunting, and can lead to gaps where precious time is lost.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 10:00 AM
     Energy is the backbone of every economy. With it, economies grow, without it, they are stagnant. Africa is energy impoverished. According to the International Energy Agency, "African economies that were already hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are further challenged when you factor in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent food, energy and other commodity […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 9:40 AM
     Whale conservation groups are calling for more training and equipment outside of the Department of Fisheries to allow others to help save the animals.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     Liane Moriarty, author of star-studded TV adaptations Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall, will be in Vancouver for a Writers Festival event.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     10 penalties have been levied against the company for non-compliance with requirements of its environmental assessment certificate

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     Jasper Cho says there are more residents in the 700-home neighbourhood who aren't displaying Save Brentwood Park lawn signs

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     "When you ask people why they don't ride transit, usually it's not because it's too expensive, they're not riding transit because it doesn't go where they need it to or it's too crowded or doesn't come often enough," Denis Agar, executive director, Movement.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00 AM
     Yuliya Kovaliv said the country welcomes partnerships from businesses in allied countries to help rebuild, especially in digital and IT sectors