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3 children and 2 adults die after school bus collides with semi in Illinois, authorities say
RUSHVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Five people, including three children, were killed Monday after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois, authorities said. The bus was traveling eas...
Mar 11, 2024

'Rise Against Racism' talk, film excerpt planned for NB library
North Battleford Library plans to host a 'Rise Against Racism' event tonight at 6 p.m. in its Lecture Theatre.The event, called "Healing Legacies to Strengthen Our Communities," is a free community fo...
Mar 11, 2024

No widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, says Farnworth after RCMP briefing
British Columbia's solicitor general says there's no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply opioids, after a recent drug seizure was cited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition Lea...
Mar 11, 2024

Blue Jays thump Rays 9-2 in pre-season action
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Ernie Clement had a home run and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 in pre-season action on Monday. Danny Jansen had a two-run home run and Davis...
Mar 11, 2024

Victims-of-crime ombud to examine how justice system treats sexual assault survivors
OTTAWA - The federal advocate for victims of crime is investigating how Canada's justice system treats sexual assault survivors. Benjamin Roebuck, the federal ombudsperson for victims of crime, says t...
Mar 11, 2024

Coco Gauff overcomes shaky start to beat Lucia Bronzetti at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Coco Gauff gave herself an early birthday present by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 7-6 (5) on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Gauff, who turns 20 on Wedne...
Mar 11, 2024

'Ultracompetitive' Edmundson easing in with Leafs; Marner 'unlikely' to play Thursday
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe picked apart the tape after every game. One thing became abundantly clear to the Maple Leafs head coach in the first round of the 2021 playoffs - if Toronto's forwards wanted t...
Mar 11, 2024

Sexual orientation, gender ID can be talked about in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement re...
Mar 11, 2024

Makwa Sahgaiehcan man charged with second-degree murder
A 22-year-old man from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has been charged with the second-degree murder of 32-year-old Dedrick Stick. The case dates to early February when the Loon Lake RCMP were called ...
Mar 11, 2024

Province to provide $108K for Indigenous education
Indigenous students looking to become fluent in their own language will have the opportunity following the recent announcement by the province. First Nations University of Canada will receive a boost ...
Mar 11, 2024