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Trial date set for Alberta RCMP officer accused of assault during 2020 arrests
A trial date has been set for an Alberta RCMP officer accused of assault during an arrest which took place after a vehicle fled police near Lacombe over three years ago. Constable Raymond Wallace, 33,...
Jun 28, 2024
Putin calls for resuming production of intermediate missiles after scrapping of treaty with US
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for resuming production of intermediate-range missiles that were banned under a now-scrapped treaty with the United States. The Intermed...
Jun 28, 2024
Raptors draft picks Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo introduced to Toronto
TORONTO - Years before Jonathan Mogbo was drafted by the Toronto Raptors, he got used to stopping and posing for photos with local fans. Mogbo visited his childhood best friend Scottie Barnes in Toron...
Jun 28, 2024
Peters, Chénier named to Canada's archery team for Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Eric Peters and Virginie Chnier have been named to Canada's Olympic archery team. Archery Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the roster Friday. Both athletes are set to make...
Jun 28, 2024
Poilievre's office silent on leader's Pride plans, other party chiefs look to attend
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is the only federal leader whose staff would not answer questions about whether their chief intends to participate in Pride events this summer. Instead, his office is pointin...
Jun 28, 2024
Current immigration levels could lead to 'overreaction,' Quebec premier says
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says there's a risk of overreaction against newcomers if current immigration levels continue. The premier made the comments today to reporters on the Gasp Pen...
Jun 28, 2024
McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby among six players named to Canada's 4 Nations team
CALGARY - Canada's team for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off will include the NHL's most valuable player and its playoff MVP. Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton Oilers captain Con...
Jun 28, 2024
Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was "hunting" children
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement respo...
Jun 28, 2024
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their...
Jun 28, 2024
Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime lead Canadian contingent into Wimbledon
LONDON - Five Canadians - three women and two men - are part of the singles competition draw at Wimbledon, which was announced Friday. Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime, the top Canadian seed in single...
Jun 28, 2024