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Biden pardons former Secret Service agent and 2 others
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term, providing clemency to a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of bribery for trying to sell a copy of an age...
Apr 26, 2022
Charest climate plan, Canada's role in Musk's Twitter bid : In The News for April 26
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 26 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Apr 26, 2022
Top Russian diplomat warns Ukraine against provoking WWIII
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia's top diplomat warned Ukraine against provoking World War III and said the threat of a nuclear conflict "should not be underestimated" as his country unleashed attacks agai...
Apr 25, 2022
Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 76ers 103-88 to force Game 6
PHILADELPHIA - The Toronto Raptors faced elimination for the second time in three days - and came out victorious once again. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Raptors beat the 76e...
Apr 25, 2022
Bichette hits tiebreaking grand slam to power Blue Jays to 6-2 win over Red Sox
TORONTO - Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night at Rogers Centre. The Toronto shortstop turn...
Apr 25, 2022
Horgan apologizes for profanity in legislature during tense question period
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he apologizes for "intemperate comments" he made during a heated question period in the legislature. During a debate Monday with Opposition Liberal...
Apr 25, 2022
Jays' Biggio goes on COVID IL, Red Sox place Houck, Crawford on restricted list
TORONTO - Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio was placed on the COVID-related injured list and right-hander Bowden Francis was recalled from triple-A Buffalo ahead of Toronto's game against the Boston Re...
Apr 25, 2022
Quebec lawyers ask for more time to get details about 2012 threats against PQ leader
MONTREAL - Lawyers for the Quebec government asked a court on Monday for more time to unearth details about six threats allegedly made against former Parti Qubcois leader Pauline Marois on the day of ...
Apr 25, 2022
Province aiming to create stronger communities in Alberta
Alberta's government says it is assisting non-profits with core operations and investing in community projects across the province.The Community Initiatives Program is providing $4.4 million in fundin...
Apr 25, 2022
Convoy organizer warns of 'free-for-all' if police ban protest from downtown Ottawa
OTTAWA - One of the organizers of a planned motorcycle convoy is warning of a "free-for-all" on Friday if Ottawa police don't allow hundreds of protesters to bring their bikes onto the streets around ...
Apr 25, 2022