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Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democrat Josh Shapiro has become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at Tuesday's inaugural ceremony at the state Capitol, taking the oath of office on a cold winter day in the na...
Jan 17, 2023
Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case
COUTTS, AB - Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.A prosecutor has withdrawn charges of possessi...
Jan 17, 2023
No injuries reported in south Lethbridge fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crews in Lethbridge responded to a south side fire on Monday.At around 5:57 p.m. on January 16, 2023, responders from four stations tended to a commercial structure fire at 330 18 Str...
Jan 17, 2023
Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to second 10-day contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. The six-foot-six, 205-pound guard-forward appeared in one game with Toronto's G League affiliate during his first 10...
Jan 17, 2023
Standoff man charged with drug trafficking offences
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) has apprehended a man accused of drug trafficking.On Monday, January 16, 2023, officers investigated a complaint of a suspicious person in Standoff...
Jan 17, 2023
Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list
OTTAWA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the Prime Minister's Office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week. Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Monday to tour...
Jan 17, 2023
Key EU corruption suspect makes deal to earn leniency
BRUSSELS (AP) - The alleged ringleader of a European Union cash-for-influence corruption scandal linked to Qatar and Morocco has decided to reveal information about the affair in exchange for a lighte...
Jan 17, 2023
US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) - The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpa...
Jan 17, 2023
Pedestrian struck by transit bus in downtown Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a transit bus.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says on January 14, 2023, at around 4:42 p.m., officers respo...
Jan 17, 2023
Canada's Gabel, Howard headline Premier Hockey Federation all-star event in Toronto
TORONTO - Loren Gabel and Brittany Howard lead the Canadian side selected for the Premier Hockey Federation's three-team, all-star event Jan. 29 in Toronto. The PHF announced Tuesday the 45 players, s...
Jan 17, 2023