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Google set to remove Canadian news links in Canada over online news law
Google said Thursday it will remove Canadian news from its platforms and end existing deals with local publishers because of the Liberal government's Online News Act, which forces digital giants to pa...
Jun 29, 2023
U.K. wants NATO to speed up Ukraine's membership process as alliance prepares to meet
OTTAWA - Britain's defence secretary says he wants NATO leaders to consider fast-tracking Ukraine's membership in the military alliance when they meet next month in Lithuania. Ben Wallace met Canadian...
Jun 29, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks, Edmonton Elks face off in battle of the winless
OTTAWA - Someone's losing streak will come to an end when the Ottawa Redblacks host the Edmonton Elks on Friday night. The Redblacks are coming off a bye week and looking for their first win after sta...
Jun 29, 2023
Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida sheriff's deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the fir...
Jun 29, 2023
Political consultant gets 24 years for paying hitmen to kill a colleague
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey political consultant who had two hitmen kill a colleague for $15,000 was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison on Thursday. Sean Caddle, a one-time Democratic campai...
Jun 29, 2023
Catcher Alejandro Kirk returns to Blue Jays roster after stint on 10-day injury list
TORONTO - Catcher Alejandro Kirk has returned from the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. Kirk had been out with a left hand laceration after being hit by a pitch. The all-star catcher will be act...
Jun 29, 2023
Transgender Kansas residents can keep updating their documents despite a new law, governor says
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Democratic governor in Kansas declared Thursday that the state will keep allowing transgender residents to alter their driver's licenses and birth certificates, despite a new l...
Jun 29, 2023
CBSA officers seize firearms at Carway border crossing
CARWAY, AB - A man has been fined after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized six firearms at the Carway entry point in southern Alberta.On June 5, 2023, CBSA officers at the Carway, Al...
Jun 29, 2023
City of Lethbridge activates Extreme Temperature Protocol in response to heat warning
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Following the heat warning issued by Environment Canada at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the City of Lethbridge has activated its Extreme Temperature Response Protocol. In Alb...
Jun 29, 2023
Shannon Phillips named Alberta finance critic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-West will maintain her position within the Alberta NDP's official opposition.Leader Rachel Notley announced the NDP Caucus leadership team on Tuesday, June 27, ...
Jun 29, 2023