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Quebec lawyers ask for more time to get details about 2012 threats against PQ leader
MONTREAL - Lawyers for the Quebec government asked a court on Monday for more time to unearth details about six threats allegedly made against former Parti Qubcois leader Pauline Marois on the day of ...
Apr 25, 2022
Insolvency trustee encourages consumers: 'Don't be afraid to talk about debt'
More people are reevaluating their personal budgets and finances following the global pandemic.That's according to Pamela Meger, a licensed insolvency trustee who knows the weight of debt can weigh he...
Apr 25, 2022
Convoy organizer warns of 'free-for-all' if police ban protest from downtown Ottawa
OTTAWA - One of the organizers of a planned motorcycle convoy is warning of a "free-for-all" on Friday if Ottawa police don't allow hundreds of protesters to bring their bikes onto the streets around ...
Apr 25, 2022
Mélanie Joly to discuss Ukraine by video Tuesday with U.S. secretary of state
WASHINGTON - Ukraine's war with Russia will be top of mind Tuesday when Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly meets by video link with her U.S. counterpart. Joly and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blin...
Apr 25, 2022
AAA Sharks see strong turnout at spring camp
Over 80 hockey players from around the region came out to the Battlefords AAA Sharks spring camp over the weekend, signaling a bright future for the local female U18 hockey program.Taking place at the...
Apr 25, 2022
Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans af...
Apr 25, 2022
Police chief releases name of officer who shot Patrick Lyoya
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan police chief reversed course Monday and publicly identified the officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during an April 4 traffic stop. The...
Apr 25, 2022
Quebec watchdog probing death of man who allegedly jumped in river to evade arrest
SAINT-LIN-LAURENTIDES, Que. - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who allegedly jumped into a river northeast of Montreal to evade police. The Bureau des enqutes indpendantes ...
Apr 25, 2022
Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice
EDMONTON - Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice. When...
Apr 25, 2022
Winnipeg's IG Field updates COVID-19 protocols for fans and guests
WINNIPEG - Fans attending games at Winnipeg's IG Field will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The new policy will begin on May 1 and includes spectators attending Winnipeg Blue Bom...
Apr 25, 2022