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Dems' bid to secure Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access as federal law, blocked by a Republican filibuster in a blunt display of the nati...
May 11, 2022
N.S. police chief felt RCMP 'nudged' not to reveal early warning of killer's danger
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia police chief told an investigator last year that in the aftermath of the 2020 mass shooting, he felt "nudged" by the RCMP not to release a report that had warned the gunman was...
May 11, 2022
Blackfalds Days returns
After a two-year hiatus, Blackfalds Days is returning to the community next month.Town officials have announced the event this year will take place from June 16-19, 2022.The Town will be hosting vario...
May 11, 2022
Child dies of suspected fentanyl overdose, parents arrested
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - The parents of a 15-month-old toddler were arrested for her death after the child was found unresponsive in their Northern California home where police found drug paraphernal...
May 11, 2022
Soldier faces charges for speaking out against vaccine requirements while in uniform
OTTAWA - A Canadian soldier who publicly spoke out against federal vaccine requirements while in uniform has been charged. The Department of National Defence says Warrant Officer James Topp faces two ...
May 11, 2022
Toronto FC's Jacob Shaffelburg relishes Canadian Championship game in Nova Scotia
Toronto FC wingback Jacob Shaffelburg is going home. Thanks to HFX Wanderers' 2-0 win Tuesday at Guelph United, the Halifax-based CPL team will host Toronto FC and Shaffelburg, a native of Port Willia...
May 11, 2022
Gleyber day: Torres' 5 RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Gleyber Torres drove in all New York's runs with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Jos Berros in the fourth inning and a two-run single, leading the surging Yankees over the Toronto Blue...
May 11, 2022
Canadian singer and activist Denise Ho among group arrested in Hong Kong: report
HONG KONG - Reports say Canadian singer and activist Denise Ho is one of at least four people who have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China's nati...
May 11, 2022
WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw, Minister Copping to give COVID-19 update at 3:30
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's top doctor, and Health Minister Jason Copping will deliver a COVID-19 update at 3:30 on Wednesday.The province has only been updating COVID-19 numbers on Wednesdays s...
May 11, 2022
UN committee criticizes Canada over handling of Indigenous pipeline opposition
A United Nations human rights committee focused on combating racism has reiterated its call for Canada to stop construction of two pipelines until it obtains consent from affected Indigenous communiti...
May 11, 2022