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Prosecutors charge suspect with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO as an act of terrorism
NEW YORK (AP) - The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from fro...
Dec 17, 2024
Canadians won't be taxed on disability benefit under proposed rule change
OTTAWA - The Liberals are planning to introduce legislation to exempt the Canada Disability Benefit from being treated as income under the Income Tax Act. The fall economic statement, released Monday,...
Dec 17, 2024
Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter to be sentenced on criminal charges on Wednesday
Former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will have the sentencing hearing in his criminal case tomorrow. Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on July 10. The 25-year-old has alr...
Dec 17, 2024
Provincial summary shows 86 km of highway upgrades to central Alberta in 2024
The Government of Alberta has released a wrap-up of the road and bridge projects it completed in 2024, including $45.8 million worth of intersection and grade improvements and culvert replacements alo...
Dec 17, 2024
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in Californ...
Dec 17, 2024
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in Californ...
Dec 17, 2024
RCMP union applauds planned federal spending on border security
OTTAWA - The union representing rank-and-file Mounties is welcoming a federal plan to spend $1.3 billion to bolster border security and ensure the integrity of the immigration system. In its fall econ...
Dec 17, 2024
Maple Leafs say goaltender Stolarz to undergo knee surgery, will be out 4-6 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will undergo knee surgery and miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday. Stolarz left the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over v...
Dec 17, 2024
Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d'Italia
Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d'Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier Tech team. The 27-year-old from Ottawa turned heads in his Grand Tour debut at the 2023 Giro when he finish...
Dec 17, 2024
Jets' Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract
WINNIPEG - Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesd...
Dec 17, 2024