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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
Future Broncos hit the ice for the team's Spring Camp
Players from across Canada and the United States descended on Humboldt over the weekend to hit the ice at the Elgar Petersen Arena.Looking to the future of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Humbol...
Apr 25, 2022
Mélanie Joly to discuss Ukraine by video Tuesday with U.S. secretary of state
WASHINGTON - Ukraine's war with Russia will be top of mind Tuesday when Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly meets by video link with her U.S. counterpart. Joly and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blin...
Apr 25, 2022
Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans af...
Apr 25, 2022
Police chief releases name of officer who shot Patrick Lyoya
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan police chief reversed course Monday and publicly identified the officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during an April 4 traffic stop. The...
Apr 25, 2022
Quebec watchdog probing death of man who allegedly jumped in river to evade arrest
SAINT-LIN-LAURENTIDES, Que. - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who allegedly jumped into a river northeast of Montreal to evade police. The Bureau des enqutes indpendantes ...
Apr 25, 2022
Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice
EDMONTON - Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice. When...
Apr 25, 2022
Winnipeg's IG Field updates COVID-19 protocols for fans and guests
WINNIPEG - Fans attending games at Winnipeg's IG Field will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The new policy will begin on May 1 and includes spectators attending Winnipeg Blue Bom...
Apr 25, 2022
B.C. First Nation has proposed settlement after 160-year battle with Canada
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia First Nation has reached a proposed $135-million settlement with the federal government, 160 years after settlers began taking over its village lands. Chief Willie Sella...
Apr 25, 2022
Trial starts 8 years after South Africa soccer star killed
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Testimony began Monday in the trial of five men charged with murder in the shooting death of South Africa national soccer team captain Senzo Meyiwa eight years ago. The ...
Apr 25, 2022