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Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd, and his 22 1/2-year...
Apr 17, 2023
CBC should exit Twitter over 'government-funded media' label: public policy expert
TORONTO - At least one public policy expert says CBC should leave Twitter after the social media giant labelled its main account as "government-funded media." Vass Bednar says unless the label issued ...
Apr 17, 2023
Deadlines for key Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry recommendations
HALIFAX - The federal-provincial inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting last month published a 3,000-page final report with dozens of recommendations. Here is a look at the deadlines attached...
Apr 17, 2023
Third anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting: 'A grieving process with anger'
HALIFAX - As the third anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting approaches, Tammy Oliver-McCurdie is preparing for a simple ritual to remind her of the loved ones she lost. She is the older sister...
Apr 17, 2023
Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada
OTTAWA - Elections Canada is insisting that regulated fundraising events be publicly advertised with precise locations, despite safety concerns raised by the Liberal government and Conservative Opposi...
Apr 17, 2023
Trudeau urges caution to ensure foreign influence registry doesn't target diasporas
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging caution in the face of growing calls for Canada to adopt a registry to track foreign influence efforts. The prime minister says the government needs to...
Apr 17, 2023
Ottawa seeks better reporting on environmental emergencies after Kearl oilsands leak
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is taking the first step towards an improved reporting process for environmental emergencies following a leak of wastewater from an oilsands mine in Alb...
Apr 17, 2023
Ottawa to host Pacific Four Series women's rugby event later this summer
Ottawa will host a Pacific Four Series women's rugby event later this summer. Canada, New Zealand, the United States and England will participate in the competition in July, Rugby Canada announced Mon...
Apr 17, 2023
Quebec man sentenced to 13 years in kidnapping of American couple
MONTREAL - A Quebec man found guilty in the 2020 kidnapping of a couple from Upstate New York has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Superior Court Justice Michel Pennou delivered the sentence for ...
Apr 17, 2023
What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?
CAIRO (AP) - Tensions have been brewing for weeks between Sudan's two most powerful generals, who just 18 months earlier jointly orchestrated a military coup to derail the nation's transition to democ...
Apr 17, 2023