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Celebrity attorney Geragos subject of fraud probe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The State Bar of California said Tuesday it is again investigating Mark Geragos, one of California's best-known celebrity lawyers, and another prominent attorney over how mon...
Sep 27, 2022

Raptors coach Nick Nurse says limiting VanVleet's minutes is great — in theory
VICTORIA - Fred VanVleet vows he'll be smarter with his body and more conscientious of his playing time this season. But Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says it's easier said than done. It's a great ...
Sep 27, 2022

Pause on Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban extended to Oct. 12
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A judge extended a temporary block Tuesday on an Ohio law banning virtually all abortions for an additional 14 days, further pausing a law that had taken effect after federal abo...
Sep 27, 2022

Oliver Block designated a Municipal Historic Resource
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 122-year-old building in downtown Lethbridge has received a historical designation.At the regular meeting of Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, members voted un...
Sep 27, 2022

Iran sanctions, terrorism listing unlikely to pressure regime, experts say
OTTAWA - Iran experts say Canada has limited leverage to pressure the regime to stop its violent crackdown on human rights. Large protests have erupted across Iran since a 22-year-old woman died in po...
Sep 27, 2022

Victoria seniors stage protest at vacant school field, seeking park space for elders
VICTORIA - Dozens of Victoria, B.C., seniors have staged a rally at a former school field to demand more elder-friendly park space, contrasting their situation with facilities available to youth that ...
Sep 27, 2022

Ontario parents frustrated with lack of swimming lessons amid lifeguard shortage
Lacey Miller is frustrated after her daughter's fall swimming lessons were abruptly cancelled this week due to a lifeguard shortage. The Ottawa mother said her five-year-old's swim classes were set to...
Sep 27, 2022

Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter quickly picking up Argos offence
TORONTO - Ryan Hunter is very thankful to still be playing pro football. The six-foot-three, 315-pound offensive lineman is in his first full week practising with the Toronto Argonauts. Hunter, 27, of...
Sep 27, 2022

Lethbridge man charged with attempted murder
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has put a local man behind bars in connection to a domestic assault.Police were called to a home in the Fairmont subdivision at approximately 12:30...
Sep 27, 2022

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Tavares out 'minimum' three weeks with oblique strain
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares will be out a 'minimum' of three weeks due to an oblique strain, head coach Sheldon Keefe announced on Tuesday. Tavares underwent testing Tuesday while the tea...
Sep 27, 2022