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Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report
WASHINGTON (AP) - The criminal charges against Hunter Biden "were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics," the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report rele...
Jan 13, 2025
Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money
OTTAWA - The federal government has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles. In an update on its website, Transport Canada s...
Jan 13, 2025
Mark Kilam having no trouble getting used to his new green-and-gold colours
Mark Kilam is having no trouble getting used to his new duds. Edmonton hired Kilam last month as its head coach. He joined the Elks shortly after being let go as Calgary's special-teams co-ordinator/a...
Jan 13, 2025
Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin named PWHL's first star of the week
TORONTO - Montral Victoire forward Marie-Philip Poulin has been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's first star of the week. Poulin had two goals, including the game-winner, as the Victoire ...
Jan 13, 2025
Head coach news, club sale loom for Vancouver Whitecaps ahead of training camp
VANCOUVER - Question marks loom for the Vancouver Whitecaps as players filter back into the city ahead of training camp. During the off-season, the athletes heard from afar that head coach Vanni Sarti...
Jan 13, 2025
Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade on the move again, this time from Toronto to Osaka
TORONTO - Toronto FC has sold Thiago Andrade, completing a paper trek that has seen the Brazilian winger traded from New York City FC to San Diego FC, TFC and now Japan's Cerezo Osaka in less than fiv...
Jan 13, 2025
Photo radar added to dozens of sites around Lethbridge schools
Drivers in Lethbridge should be careful about speeding near schools and playgrounds.Effective Monday, January 13, 2025, a total of 42 photo radar sites have been added throughout the city.Danny Lumnes...
Jan 13, 2025
At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine, group says
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out, a...
Jan 13, 2025
Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law
Harm reduction advocates say a case before Canada's high court will test the current Good Samaritan law that protects people from arrest after they call 911 asking for help for someone who has overdos...
Jan 13, 2025
Intelligence task force to monitor Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA - The Liberal party's leadership race will be monitored by Canada's elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference. National security adviser Nathalie Drouin says the Secur...
Jan 13, 2025