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Masking will no longer be mandatory on public transit in Quebec starting June 18
MONTREAL - Quebec is lifting its mask mandate for public transit on June 18. Health Minister Christian Dub said today in a news release the decision was based on a recommendation by public health offi...
Jun 08, 2022
Taliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he 'insulted' Islam
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban have arrested a well-known Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing them of disrespecting Islam and the Quran, the Muslim holy book, according to videos ...
Jun 08, 2022
Audit of several Quebec dioceses' records identifies 87 abusers in the church: report
MONTREAL - An independent audit of more than 80 years of files involving nine Quebec Catholic dioceses found at least 87 abusers among church personnel. Retired Superior Court justice Andr Denis revie...
Jun 08, 2022
Lethbridge City Council votes to form commission on possible ward system
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has voted in favour of creating a commission to study a possible Ward Electoral System in time for the 2025 municipal election.A ward system would have Lethbri...
Jun 08, 2022
Accused in human trafficking case pleads not guilty
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Pleas of not guilty have been entered for an Alberta man charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the lawy...
Jun 08, 2022
Adams gets starting quarterback job in Montreal, with Harris standing by
MONTREAL - After a pre-season rife with uncertainty, the Montreal Alouettes finally have their man to start under centre this upcoming CFL season. Head coach Khari Jones chose Vernon Adams Jr., over T...
Jun 08, 2022
Indigenous leaders seek RCMP response after marchers hit by truck in Mission, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Indigenous leaders have called a meeting with RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., to discuss how police intend to proceed after the driver of a pickup truck allegedly hit four members of a memorial ...
Jun 08, 2022
“Race to 10K” membership campaign a success for Lethbridge YMCA
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Race to 10K membership campaign by the Cor Van Raay YMCA in Lethbridge was a success, and celebrated both current and new members.On May 1, 2022, Cor Van Raay YMCA launched the me...
Jun 08, 2022
US Supreme Court clears way for Arizona prisoner’s execution
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a last-minute appeal from an Arizona prisoner to delay his execution for his murder conviction in the 1984 killing of an 8-year-old girl, cle...
Jun 08, 2022
N.S. mass shooting inquiry: Communications official admits warning was delayed
HALIFAX - A senior RCMP official broke down in tears today when she told a public inquiry that communications procedures she used to alert the public to an active shooter led to a crucial delay during...
Jun 08, 2022