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5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death
MEMPHIS, Tenn.. (AP) - Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days af...
Jan 26, 2023
Former Liberal minister Kirsty Duncan taking medical leave, will stay on as MP
OTTAWA - Liberal member of Parliament and former cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has announced that she is taking an immediate medical leave due to a "physical health challenge." Duncan posted a statem...
Jan 26, 2023
Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season kickoff
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League is offering up a new look as it heads into its fifth season. On Thursday, the Canadian men's league today unveiled a new logo ahead of its 2023 schedule release. ...
Jan 26, 2023
Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. Lions.
VANCOUVER - Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo is remaining with the B.C. Lions. Lokombo signed a two-year extension with B.C. on Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Lokombo is enterin...
Jan 26, 2023
Canada donating four Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will send four of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine "in the coming weeks." Anand announced the move this afternoon, making Canada the latest ...
Jan 26, 2023
Ottawa appoints special representative to combat Islamophobia
TORONTO, Australia - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Canada's first special representative to combat Islamophobia. Amira Elghawaby, a journalist and human rights advocat...
Jan 26, 2023
University of Lethbridge to explore creation of doctor training centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding to potentially create new doctor training programs at two post-secondary schools.Up to $1 million will be spent to allow the University...
Jan 26, 2023
Ontario's sports-betting market experienced boost in third fiscal quarter
TORONTO - Ontario's sports-betting market experienced a 71 cent increase in total gaming revenue in the third fiscal quarter, according to figures released Thursday by iGaming Ontario. From Oct. 1 thr...
Jan 26, 2023
No more expensing home internet bills to taxpayers, Pierre Poilievre's caucus told
OTTAWA - Members of Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus have been told they are no longer allowed to charge taxpayers for home internet services. As first reported by the National Post, a breakdown...
Jan 26, 2023
ALERT recovers firearms, stolen property at Cypress County home
MEDICINE HAT, AB - What began as an investigation into a report of a stolen trailer and recreational vehicle led to the seizure of various firearms and ammunition from a Cypress County residence.Two c...
Jan 26, 2023