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Limit on preliminary inquiries doesn't apply to some ongoing cases: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a change to the law that limited the right of an accused person to a preliminary inquiry does not apply to some ongoing cases. The top court's ruling today he...
Nov 01, 2024
Premier Smith faces important vote at UCP AGM in Red Deer
The United Conservative Party of Alberta will take centre stage at their Annual General Meeting in Red Deer this weekend.The convention, that begins on Friday and runs through Saturday at Westerner Pa...
Nov 01, 2024
B.C. port employers issue lockout notice in labour dispute with foremen union
VANCOUVER - Ports in British Columbia are waking up to the possibility of another provincewide labour disruption as employers say they will lock out members of the union representing more than 700 for...
Nov 01, 2024
Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - Canada's Leylah Fernandez is moving on to the semifinal of the Hong Kong Open following a 6-1, 7-6 (9) win over American Bernarda Pera on Friday. Fernandez, the tournament's third seed, re...
Nov 01, 2024
At least 8 killed in roof collapse at Serbian railway station
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - A concrete roof above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed Friday, killing at least eight people. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic ...
Nov 01, 2024
B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment
A university basketball star on Vancouver Island is speaking out about the treatment she's received as a transgender athlete. Vancouver Island University forward Harriette Mackenzie took to social med...
Nov 01, 2024
Highway 43 vehicle collision north of Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge RCMP are currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision located north of Beaverlodge on Highway 43. The highway is expected to be closed for several hours and traffic is being div...
Nov 01, 2024
Manchester United confirms hiring of Ruben Amorim as manager
Manchester United on Friday hired Ruben Amorim as its sixth permanent manager since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013. The 39-year-old Amorim arrives from Sporting Lisbon, which he led to two Po...
Nov 01, 2024
Hana Wakimoto maintains her lead after the 2nd round of the LPGA Japan tournament
SHIGA, Japan (AP) - Hana Wakimoto shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to maintain her lead after the second round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic. The Japanese player shot a 63 in the opening round and conti...
Nov 01, 2024
Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid
CHIVA, Spain. (AP) - Three days after historic flash floods swept through towns in Spain and killed at least 205 people, the initial shock was giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity...
Nov 01, 2024