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N.W.T. confirms anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison
FORT SMITH, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories government is confirming an anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population. The Department of Environment and Climate Change reported t...
Jul 19, 2023
Stanford University president announces resignation over concerns about his research
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The president of Stanford University said Wednesday he would resign, citing an independent review that cleared him of research misconduct but found flaws in some papers he authore...
Jul 19, 2023
Federal judge nixes Donald Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in state court
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's bid to move his hush-money criminal case from New York state court to federal court, ruling that the former president had failed to...
Jul 19, 2023
Recent resignations suggest industry has too much sway with Health Canada: NDP
OTTAWA - NDP health critic Don Davies says the resignation of a scientific adviser from the federal pesticide regulator is yet another example of industry having too much influence at Health Canada. D...
Jul 19, 2023
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who considered but decided against runs for president and the U.S. Senate, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection in 2024. Sununu, ...
Jul 19, 2023
A vast problem: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats
The Canadian government's inventory of wrecked, abandoned or hazardous boats includes a U.S. warship, a derelict floating McDonald's known as the McBarge, a human-smuggling ship and an old BC Ferries ...
Jul 19, 2023
Quarterback Dustin Crum has been impressive as a rusher for Redblacks
Dustin Crum has given Ottawa Redblacks plenty to cheer about the last two weeks. The young quarterback rallied Ottawa to a stunning 31-28 overtime home win Saturday night over the Winnipeg Blue Bomber...
Jul 19, 2023
Judge signs off on Montreal archdiocese sex abuse class-action settlement
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has signed off on a sex abuse class-action settlement involving the Montreal archdiocese. The agreement, announced earlier this year, includes a minimum $14.8 ...
Jul 19, 2023
Montreal traffic control worker dies several days after hit-and-run at worksite
MONTREAL - The traffic control worker seriously injured last week in a hit-and-run at a roadwork site in Montreal's east end has died. Montreal police say the 39-year-old man died on Monday. He was se...
Jul 19, 2023
Grassroots groups say Canada won't meet UN Sustainable Development Goals, lacks data
OTTAWA - A coalition of grassroots groups says Canada won't meet goals it set for 2030 as part of a United Nations initiative to bridge inequities around the world. The Sustainable Development Goals a...
Jul 19, 2023