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Verdict today in case of Toronto cop, brother accused of beating Dafonte Miller
A Toronto police officer and his brother who are accused of brutally beating a young Black man more than three years ago are expected to learn their fate today. Ontario Superior Co...
Jun 26, 2020
Supreme Court to release ruling in Uber case, which may pave way for class-action
The Supreme Court of Canada is set to release a decision Friday morning that could advance the fight to get Uber Technologies Inc. drivers recognized as employees in Canada. The case stems from ...
Jun 26, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfo...
Jun 26, 2020
Extradition cases never dropped for political, diplomatic reasons, PM was advised
OTTAWA - The section of Canada's extradition law that the federal government is being urged to apply to drop the extradition case against Meng Wanzhou has rarely been used - and never f...
Jun 26, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:15 a.m. ET on June 26, 2020: There are 102,622 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 55,079 confirm...
Jun 26, 2020
Steer raffle results in $15,000 donation while also paying tribute to the memory of two people
Some Peace Country 4-H clubs have made a huge donation after raffling off the meat from a steer.West County 4-H, which includes the Beaverlodge and Valhalla Beef Clubs and Grande Prairie Multi Club, g...
Jun 26, 2020
How a young John Herdman coached an even younger Jordan Henderson
Canada coach John Herdman is a diehard Newcastle fan but he can be forgiven a smile when Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hoists the English Premier League trophy. A young Herdman coached an even-yo...
Jun 26, 2020
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future
NASHVILLE - When country singer Rissi Palmer was working on her debut album, she wanted a song like Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman," a song that would introduce her and tell her story to fans. On he...
Jun 26, 2020
Canada's PPE supply and officer learns fate; In The News for June 26
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 26 ... What...
Jun 26, 2020
Canada almost self-sufficient in PPE as Canadian businesses step up: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian companies are now producing so much personal protective equipment needed in the fight against COVID-19 that Canada is almost at the point...
Jun 26, 2020