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Spouse of gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians calls for policing reforms at inquiry
HALIFAX - The spouse of the gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians in the 2020 mass shooting is calling for improved police training and handling of domestic violence. Jessica Zita, a lawyer representing ...
Sep 22, 2022
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan McLeod to one-year contract extension
EDMONTON - Forward Ryan McLeod has signed a one-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of $798,000. McLeod is enter...
Sep 22, 2022
Alex Jones set to testify in trial over Sandy Hook hoax lies
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appeared in court Thursday in Connecticut as he and his lawyer try to limit damages he must pay for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook sc...
Sep 22, 2022
New taxes on banks and life insurers will generate $5.3 billion over five years: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates proposed new federal taxes on some financial institutions could generate $5.3 billion over the next five years. Two new PBO reports calculate the ex...
Sep 22, 2022
Quebec election: Party leaders' to debate one more time ahead of Oct. 3 election
MONTREAL - Quebec party leaders will face off one final time ahead of the Oct. 3 election during a French-language televised debate tonight. The incumbent Coalition Avenir Qubec led by Franois Legault...
Sep 22, 2022
Banning Russians from visiting Canada would trap dissidents, Liberals say
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says she does not support following European countries in barring Russians from getting visas, since many are likely to flee their country. Joly says Russ...
Sep 22, 2022
Judge blocks Indiana abortion ban week after it took effect
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constit...
Sep 22, 2022
AHS to host pop-up health clinic at Galt Gardens
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pop-up health clinic is coming to Lethbridge on Friday.From 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on September 23, 2022, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and its partner agencies will host the pop-up...
Sep 22, 2022
Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome. The Czech Foreign Ministry has told the NHL of its stance because of Ru...
Sep 22, 2022
David Silva guilty of hurting woman during brawl in Spain
MADRID (AP) - Former Spain and Manchester City midfielder David Silva has been found guilty of hurting a woman during a brawl, a Spanish court has ruled. According to court documents seen by The Assoc...
Sep 22, 2022