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Inquiry into N.S. mass shooting says spouse of killer was revictimized by RCMP probe
HALIFAX - The final report of the public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting says the gunman's partner - a survivor of his violent domestic abuse - was revictimized by the RCMP investigation in...
Mar 31, 2023
Like Old Times: Harnden brothers reunite on Canadian team at world curling playdowns
OTTAWA - The Harnden brothers - Ryan and E.J. - cut a familiar pose Friday during a team practice session at TD Place on the eve of the world men's curling championship. Just like they did for a decad...
Mar 31, 2023
Road bans take effect in city on Monday
City hall says road bans will go into effect as of 10 am Monday morning on all gravel roads within city limits.All gravel roads will be at 75 per cent axle weight between 10 am and 10 pm daily until f...
Mar 31, 2023
Housing starts down drastically in BC Peace despite strong capital investment in region
Housing starts in Dawson Creek and Fort St John were down drastically in 2022 when compared to the previous year. According to an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC on inves...
Mar 31, 2023
Freeland says drop in foreign-aid spending is not a cut, Ukraine fight is pivotal
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland insists the government's projected $1.3-billion drop in foreign aid spending does not amount to a cut. The Liberal budget released this week projects that O...
Mar 31, 2023
Vancouver asks artist, vigil keepers to end Indigenous children's shoe memorial
VANCOUVER - Officials in Vancouver are meeting with the artist and volunteers who are keeping vigil on a children's shoe memorial on the steps of the city's art gallery in an effort to end the tribute...
Mar 31, 2023
Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash underway in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The military says the service members who died in a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crash ranged in age from 23 to 36 and were from seven states. A military news release Friday ...
Mar 31, 2023
Italian star Federico Bernardeschi continues to trigger Toronto FC this season
TORONTO - Saturday's visit by Charlotte FC brings back good memories for Toronto FC supporters. Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi made their MLS debut against Charlotte last July...
Mar 31, 2023
Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Little Rock and surrounding areas, warning that 350,000 are in danger from a "confirmed large and destructive torn...
Mar 31, 2023
Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to entry-level contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract. The contract begins next season. Dobes also signed an American Hockey League contract to finish the ...
Mar 31, 2023