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UBC scientists invent stir stick that detects drugged drinks
VANCOUVER - Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they're gearing up to start "real-world testing" of a stir stick that can detect if a drink has been spiked with drugs. The university...
Mar 27, 2025
Woman files $3.75m lawsuit against Spitfires, OHL, CHL for alleged 1984 sex assault
WINDSOR, Ont. - A woman has filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleging a 1984 sexual assault by former Windsor Spitfires players at a team party. The plaintiff, identified in c...
Mar 27, 2025
Fans boo U.S. anthem before Blue Jays home opener at Toronto's Rogers Centre
TORONTO - Some Blue Jays fans booed the United States' national anthem at Toronto's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. There were scattered but audible boos from the sold-out crowd at Rogers C...
Mar 27, 2025
Ex-President Martinelli gets Panama's permission to take asylum in Nicaragua
PANAMA CITY (AP) - Ex-Panama President Ricardo Martinelli will be allowed to leave the Nicaraguan embassy where he's been holed up for more than a year to travel to Nicaragua for humanitarian reasons,...
Mar 27, 2025
'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill
Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping powers to respond to threats from foreign governments amid Canada's tariff fight is getting more pushback from businesses as the G...
Mar 27, 2025
Canada's greenhouse gas emissions edge down in 2023, among lowest totals since 1990s
A national tally of Canada's climate progress indicates greenhouse gas emissions fell slightly in 2023 and are now about eight per cent lower than they were in 2005. Canada's official greenhouse gas i...
Mar 27, 2025
Aaron Skretting receives Excellence in Catholic Education Award
A religious educator in Lethbridge is being recognized for his work.The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has awarded the 2024/2025 Excellence in Catholic Education Award to Aaron Skretting.He has ...
Mar 27, 2025
Lethbridge business leaders discuss trade, tariffs and economic growth
Business and economic leaders gathered Thursday morning in Lethbridge to discuss trade policies, investment opportunities, and economic vulnerabilities.This is in response to the tariffs set to be imp...
Mar 27, 2025
White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for President Donald Trump's Cabinet pick after ...
Mar 27, 2025
Mixed verdict for 3 Philadelphia detectives in perjury trial involving a 2016 murder exoneration
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The trial of three long-retired Philadelphia detectives accused of lying about evidence in a homicide case that later ended with an exoneration wrapped up with a mixed verdict Thur...
Mar 27, 2025