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B.C. Prosecution Service updates hate crime definitions, includes 'hate propaganda'
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Prosecution Service has revised its hate crimes policy, expanding definitions and guidance related to hate-motivated offences. The service says the definitions of hate ...
Feb 16, 2024
Ukraine withdrawing from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's military chief said early Saturday that he's withdrawing troops from Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where they've battled a Russian assault for four months. In a short sta...
Feb 16, 2024
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Vince Carter is one step from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter - who played 22 NBA seasons, the most in league history - was among the Hall of Fame finalists announced Friday at...
Feb 16, 2024
Japan has launched its flagship H3 rocket in aclosely-watched 2nd test after failed debut last year
TOKYO (AP) - A new Japanese flagship H3 rocket lifted off from a space station in southwestern Japan on Saturday in a key second test flight a year after its failed debut launch. The H3 rocket blasted...
Feb 16, 2024
Chinook’s Edge welcomes Mike Garrow as new Associate Superintendent of People Services
Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) has selected Mike Garrow to become the new Associate Superintendent of People Services. CESD officials say Garrow comes to the role after a year of serving as Div...
Feb 16, 2024
Curlers hit the ice at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
WinSport will host 85 of the country's top curlers from Feb. 16-25 as they compete for the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage.Officials with the Alberta government note, the 43rd editi...
Feb 16, 2024
Injured Raonic withdraws from Rotterdam quarterfinal against Sinner
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic withdrew from his quarterfinal against top seed Jannik Sinner with an injury Friday at the ABN Amro Open tennis tournament. Raonic was tralining 7-6 (4),...
Feb 16, 2024
RCMP in Ontario make arrest for alleged communication of safeguarded information
TORONTO - The RCMP in Ontario say they have arrested one person who allegedly communicated safeguarded information to a foreign entity or terrorist group with the intent to put critical infrastructure...
Feb 16, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Manoah feeling confident again after a down year
DUNEDIN, Fla. - With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays' locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone...
Feb 16, 2024
Tiger Woods withdraws after playing only 6 holes at Riviera
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday at the Genesis Invitational after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. PGA Tour rules official...
Feb 16, 2024