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Brazil mudslides from torrential rains kill at least 58
PETROPOLIS, Brazil (AP) - The death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 58, local authorities said Wednesday. The cit...
Feb 16, 2022
Grocery bills climb as food inflation rate hits 6.5 per cent in January
OTTAWA - Canada's food inflation rate has hit 6.5 per cent, the biggest year-over-year jump in grocery bills in more than a decade.Statistics Canada says the increase in food prices in January outpace...
Feb 16, 2022
Arrows sign Canadian international back Brock Webster to help fill injury void
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. Toronto (0-2-0) visit NOLA Gold on Saturday in Major Lea...
Feb 16, 2022
2nd officer testifying in federal trial over Floyd killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A second former Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing has taken the stand at their trial. J. Alexander Kueng is test...
Feb 16, 2022
Towing industry concerned for safety and business after Emergencies Act issued
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Two associations representing the towing industry in Ontario and Alberta say expecting operators to clear blockades under the Emergencies Act is easier said than done. Mark Gr...
Feb 16, 2022
Montreal man's death demonstrates need for better police training, coroner says
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the fatal shooting by Montreal police of a man in distress highlights a lack of training for officers dealing with people in crisis. Pierre Coriolan, 58, was shot thre...
Feb 16, 2022
Cardston RCMP investigating impaired driving death
CARDSTON COUNTY, AB - A Southern Alberta woman has been charged following a fatal collision.At approximately 6:15 pm on Monday, February 14, Cardston RCMP responded to a serious single-vehicle collisi...
Feb 16, 2022
Lloyd Brierley named Lethbridge’s new City Manager
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge has a new City Manager.Lloyd Brierley has been named the replacement for the outgoing Craig Dalton. The City of Lethbridge says Brierley has signed a five-year contract aft...
Feb 16, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. Al...
Feb 16, 2022
Jessie Fleming to captain Canada against host England at Arnold Clark Cup
Chalk up another honour for Jessie Fleming. In the absence of Christine Sinclair, the 23-year-old midfielder from London, Ont., will captain Canada against host England on Thursday at the Arnold Clark...
Feb 16, 2022