Author Archives:
The top UN court has ordered Syria to do all it can to prevent torture
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The United Nations' top court on Thursday ordered the Syrian government to "take all measures within its powers" to prevent torture, in a case in which the Netherlands an...
Nov 16, 2023
All communications services are down across Gaza due to lack of fuel, provider says
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian telecoms provider Paltel says all communications services across Gaza are down due to a lack of fuel. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story ...
Nov 16, 2023
The Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources says
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport's first relocation since 2005, according to...
Nov 16, 2023
Ethics panel says it found 'substantial evidence' of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics panel said Thursday it has found "substantial evidence" of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York and has referred its findings to the Justice Depa...
Nov 16, 2023
The Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources says
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport's first relocation since 2005, according to...
Nov 16, 2023
Young Canadians suffer third straight loss, exit FIFA U-17 World Cu[p in Indonesia
SURABAYA, Indonesia - Canada exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Thursday, beaten 5-1 by Mali for its third straight loss. The defeat dropped the Canadian men's all-time record to 0-20-4 in eight trips ...
Nov 16, 2023
DansConnection returns to Disneyland for 20th Anniversary
A Grande Prairie dance group is celebrating its 20th anniversary by participating in a parade through the "happiest place on earth".43 of DansConnection's dancers from ages eight to 17 are heading to ...
Nov 16, 2023
Canada's CPKC Women's Open once again named LPGA Tour's tournament of year
NAPLES, Fla. - The CPKC Women's Open has won the LPGA Tour's highest tournament honour for the second consecutive year. The event, hosted Aug. 24-27 at Vancouver's Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, w...
Nov 16, 2023
Full day of bilateral meetings and plenaries await Trudeau at APEC summit by the bay
SAN FRANCISCO - With the fireworks and formalities done, it's time for delegates at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to get down to business. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit down to...
Nov 16, 2023
New police service part of Day 1 of budget talks at City Hall
The new Grande Prairie Police Service was part of discussions on Day 1 of city budget talks Wednesday.Grande Prairie Police Commission Chair Dan Wong says the new service is on time and on budget for ...
Nov 16, 2023