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Jury deliberates at B.C. inquest into death of man after a police beating
BURNABY, B.C. - The jury at a British Columbia coroner's inquest has begun deliberations after hearing 11 days of testimony about a beating by Vancouver police officers and the death of Myles Gray. Co...
May 01, 2023
US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Monday it now estimates that just since December Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties, including 20,000 killed, as Ukraine has rebuffed a heavy-assault by Russ...
May 01, 2023
Business booming for Toronto bars as Maple Leafs advance in playoffs
TORONTO - Bar owners in Toronto say they're anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday. Christopher Murie, the owner...
May 01, 2023
Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims
MONTREAL - Two Montreal-area community groups under investigation for allegedly hosting secret Chinese government police stations say they are operating normally. Their comments contradict claims made...
May 01, 2023
Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit
OTTAWA - Does Tucker Carlson really think the United States should invade its northern neighbour to free it from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government? A Fox News documentary focused on t...
May 01, 2023
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he's joining bid to buy NHL's Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Another celebrity appears set to join in the bidding war for the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Rap legend Snoop Dogg said on his Instagram account that he is joining a bid led by Los Angeles-based p...
May 01, 2023
A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades
EDMONTON - Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political la...
May 01, 2023
Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China
OTTAWA - Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China's government. Chong released a statement after the Glo...
May 01, 2023
Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley
EDMONTON - Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971. Pre-Politi...
May 01, 2023
UCP promising to reduce taxes as election campaign officially gets underway
The writ has officially been issued for a provincial election on May 29th.Alberta's chief electoral officer, Glen Resler confirmed the news this morning.On this first official day of the campaign, the...
May 01, 2023