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Indiana woman appealing conviction in fatal school bus crash
ROCHESTER, Ind. - An Indiana woman convicted in a crash that killed three children who were crossing a highway to board a school bus is appealing her conviction, contending that the tragedy was "just ...
Jan 28, 2020
Barr says there will be 'zero tolerance' on anti-Semitism
NEW YORK - Attorney General William Barr ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to step up their efforts to combat anti-Semitic hate crimes as he met with Jewish leaders in Brooklyn, New York, on...
Jan 28, 2020
JPII junior boys claim gold in Lloydminster
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) junior boys basketball team added to its stellar run this season, taking home another gold medal finish over the weekend in Lloydminster. Taking top spot at the annu...
Jan 28, 2020 Pictured left to right: Back row: Assistant Coach: Hanz Tolentino, Ron Dalida, Josh Fransoo, Matthews Antony, Grady Billingsley, Draper Pooyak, Head Coach: Nate Jurgens Front row: Allan Luna, Raniel Acaya, Andrei Rita, Brodee Tourand, Paul Tran, Caden Fullerton. (submitted photo/Nate Jurgens)
Things for people in Canada to know about the coronavirus
Two cases of the new deadly strain of coronavirus have been identified in Ontario, with a third reported Tuesday in British Columbia. But how much of a threat does the new virus pose to Cana...
Jan 28, 2020
Montreal city councillor withdraws motion defining anti-Semitism amid criticism
MONTREAL - A Montreal city councillor has withdrawn a motion to have the city adopt an international organization's definition of anti-Semitism. Lionel Perez withdrew the motion endorsi...
Jan 28, 2020
City council in Prince Albert, Sask., votes to give plastic bags the boot
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A city in northern Saskatchewan is believed to be the first in the province to have banned plastic checkout bagsPrince Albert city council passed a bylaw unanimously at a meetin...
Jan 28, 2020
B.C. man presumed to have coronavirus doing well: health official
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say a man in his 40s is presumed to have coronavirus and is doing well as he recovers at home. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health office...
Jan 28, 2020
Alberta's climate plan part of cabinet decision on new oilsands mine: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says cabinet's decision on a massive new oilsands mine in Alberta will take into consideration what the province is doing to help Canada meet...
Jan 28, 2020
B.C. man presumed to have cornonavirus doing well: health official
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say a man in his 40s is presumed to have coronavirus and is doing well as he recovers at home. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health office...
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Montreal guard Dort puts opponents on notice with clampdown defence
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort was given a thankless assignment in his first NBA start - find a way to slow down James Harden. Taking on the NBA's leading scorer is a daunting task for any ...
Jan 28, 2020