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New Mexico candidate charged in shooting case denied bond
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse and is accused of orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials will re...
Jan 23, 2023
Oilers' Hyman, Bolts' Stamkos, Ducks' Zegras named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton left-wing Zach Hyman, Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos and Anaheim centre Trevor Zegras have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Hyman led the league with nine points (four ...
Jan 23, 2023
After sex assault acquittal, military clears Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin of misconduct
OTTAWA - The Canadian military has concluded on the balance of probabilities that Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin "did not engage in sexual misconduct" after the senior military officer was acquitted of sexual ...
Jan 23, 2023
Trudeau mum on sending tanks to Ukraine as Poland pushes ahead
OTTAWA - Canada's allies are pledging to send tanks to Ukraine, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave no indication Monday morning about whether Ottawa will follow suit. Nearly a year after Russia's ...
Jan 23, 2023
Alberta government says no evidence of emails to prosecutors on border blockade cases
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it could not find any emails to substantiate allegations one of Premier Danielle Smith's staffers wrote to Crown prosecutors to try to influence how they handled...
Jan 23, 2023
Subcontracting ArriveCan development 'seems highly illogical and inefficient:' PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asked Canada's top public servant to look into the government's procurement process over what he says seems a "highly illogical and inefficient" contract to ...
Jan 23, 2023
Pre-emptively using notwithstanding clause 'not the right thing to do:' Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provinces should not be pre-emptively using the notwithstanding clause, because it means "suspending fundamental rights and freedoms." Quebec Premier Franoi...
Jan 23, 2023
Senators forward Norris to undergo shoulder surgery, will miss rest of season
OTTAWA - The season is over for Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris. General manager Pierre Dorion announced Monday that Norris will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the 2022-23 campaign....
Jan 23, 2023
Alberta NDP renews calls for independent investigation into alleged emails from premier’s office to Crown prosecutors
Alberta's Opposition NDP has renewed its call for an independent investigation into whether Premier Danielle Smith or her staff have contacted Crown prosecutors.Smith said over the weekend she has ask...
Jan 23, 2023
U.S. borrows page from Canada for new Welcome Corps refugee resettlement program
WASHINGTON - The United States is introducing a new private refugee sponsorship program that's based on a similar system in Canada. State Department officials say the Canadian model helped inspire and...
Jan 23, 2023