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Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
DETROIT (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic ...
Jun 17, 2022
Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
DETROIT (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic ...
Jun 17, 2022
Cleanfarms transitioning ag plastic jug recycling in Alberta to ag retailers
Over the next three years, Cleanfarms, the organization that collects used agricultural plastics for recycling, will be changing it's drop-off locations in Alberta over to agriculture retailers. Empty...
Jun 17, 2022
Two tournaments part of a busy weekend for local ball teams
Officials at Grande Prairie Minor Baseball say they are "so excited" to be hosting a tournament again.The organization is expecting 43 teams to be in Grande Prairie this weekend for a tournament for p...
Jun 17, 2022
European Union commission: Make Ukraine a member candidate
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union's executive arm on Friday recommended making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, a first step on what was expected to be a long road for the war-torn country to j...
Jun 17, 2022
EU Commission recommends EU candidate status for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country. The recommendat...
Jun 17, 2022
UK gov't approves extradition of Assange; appeal possible
LONDON (AP) - The British government has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. He is likely to appeal. Home Secretary Priti Patel sig...
Jun 17, 2022
Climbing pump prices, report calls for changes at CSIS : In The News for June 17
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 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 17, 2022
For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal
MONTREAL - For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough. "It feels l...
Jun 17, 2022
Urgent changes needed to ensure CSIS can carry out intelligence mandate: spy watchdog
OTTAWA - A new watchdog report says Canada's spy service has failed to make the crucial process of applying for court warrants a specialized trade that requires training, experience and investment. Th...
Jun 17, 2022