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Survey seeking insights into improving Albertans' access to family justice
The Government of Alberta is looking into ways of improving access to justice and wants to hear from you on how to make that happen.They have launched an online survey where Albertans can share their ...
Nov 23, 2024
Polish prime minister's party picks Warsaw mayor as its candidate for president
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Warsaw Mayor Rafa Trzaskowski has been selected by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's centrist Civic Coalition as its candidate in next year's presidential election, beating out Foreig...
Nov 23, 2024
Football preparation for Vanier Cup a labour of love for Queen's equipment manager
KINGSTON, Ont. - Framed pictures, posters, plaques and vintage helmets adorn the walls of equipment manager Jeff Mellor's office at Queen's University. His work space is just as crammed. A dozen Vanie...
Nov 23, 2024
Canada Post strike could delay influencer pup's holiday cards to dozens of fans
Christmas cards are a cherished annual tradition for Percy. He sends out dozens of them every year - more than 70 last Christmas, each with a personalized message. But this year, things might be a lit...
Nov 23, 2024
What a Texas border county flipping red after a century means for American politics
RIO GRANDE CITY - Efrain Garcia points to the large Donald Trump flag waving outside his Rio Grande City home in South Texas, not far from the United States border with Mexico. The 84-year-old flashes...
Nov 23, 2024
Ottawa to deliver apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
OTTAWA - The federal government is providing $45 million in compensation to Inuit in Nunavik as part of Canada's apology for its role in the killing of sled dogs between the mid-1950s and the late 196...
Nov 23, 2024
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country's first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, though it says the risk to the general population remains low....
Nov 23, 2024
Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday...
Nov 23, 2024
South Korea will not attend Sado mines memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's government said Saturday it will not attend a memorial service near Japan's Sado Island Gold Mines due to unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event, w...
Nov 23, 2024
Connor has goal and assist as Jets beat Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Friday night. Connor became the third player in Jets history to record at least 25 poin...
Nov 22, 2024