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Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says that if the province's penalties for drunk driving had been in line with the rest of the country, a driver who slammed into a motorcyclist in 2020 would not have been ...
Apr 22, 2025
Brazil Supreme Court accepts charges against more Bolsonaro allies in alleged coup plot
SAO PAULO (AP) - A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court justices on Tuesday unanimously accepted charges against six more key allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro over allegedly attempting a coup to k...
Apr 22, 2025
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border - but is offering no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trum...
Apr 22, 2025
Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager
Lou Lamoriello is out as general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive's contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a s...
Apr 22, 2025
Lethbridge celebrates two years of green bin collection, weekly pickups start in May
It has been two years since the City of Lethbridge started picking up organic waste the same way it does garbage and recycling.Waste & Recycling Collections Manager James Nicholls says the anniver...
Apr 22, 2025
Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister's Office hasn't confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still t...
Apr 22, 2025
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
Elections Canada says a record number of Canadians cast their ballots early in advance polls this year.The agency says that, over four days of polling between Friday and Monday, 7.3 million people vot...
Apr 22, 2025
Applications open for Lethbridge rebate program for rain barrels and toilets
The City of Lethbridge is now accepting applications for its 2025 Environmental Incentive Program.From April 22 to December 31, 2025, residents can apply for rebates on the purchase of rain barrels or...
Apr 22, 2025
Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off
TORONTO - Anthony Stolarz will be back in the spotlight Tuesday. A day after skipping practice for rest purposes, the Maple Leafs goaltender is set to start Game 2 of the team's first-round playoff se...
Apr 22, 2025
Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
QUBEC - Quebec's Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokeswoman said today the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reporte...
Apr 22, 2025