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US Supreme Court says Alabama can carry out execution
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A divided U.S. Supreme Court said Alabama can proceed Thursday night with the execution of an inmate convicted in a 1999 workplace shooting. Justices in a 5-4 decision vacated an i...
Sep 22, 2022

Northeast to celebrate a variety of cultures this fall
Culture Days are returning to the Northeast, this fall. After a hiatus, caused by the pandemic, Melfort will be hosting a total of four events, from September 24 - October 16.Cultural Co-ordinator for...
Sep 22, 2022

Specialists join forces to push B.C. for same recognition as family doctors
Specialists ranging from cardiologists to pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons are pushing the British Columbia government to alleviate backlogs that have worsened wait times. Their stance comes as t...
Sep 22, 2022

RCMP arrest three B.C. residents, alleged associate linked to Japanese Yakuza
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say an investigation into an international drug trafficking network has led to charges against three residents and an alleged associate in Ja...
Sep 22, 2022

Americans take 4-1 lead at Presidents Cup as Canada's Conners, Pendrith make debuts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The United States has taken a 4-1 lead at the Presidents Cup. Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., made their debuts at the event. It's the fi...
Sep 22, 2022

Brock Boeser refocused on hockey as Vancouver Canucks kick off training camp
WHISTLER, B.C. - Brock Boeser believes this is his year. The Vancouver Canucks right-winger struggled at times last season while dealing with the declining health of his father, Duke, but still manage...
Sep 22, 2022

'We will find him:" RCMP continue search for suspect in fatal N.W.T. stabbing
YELLOWKNIFE - RCMP in the Northwest Territories warned residents of Fort Good Hope Thursday to remain vigilant as they continue their search for the suspect in the stabbings of three people in the com...
Sep 22, 2022

A wild-card spot a virtual lock for Blue Jays, home field a good possibility
With two weeks left in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League wild-card standings and have a faint chance of catching the New York Yankees in the East Division race. Here's...
Sep 22, 2022

'Seismic change:' Jets GM Cheveldayoff excited to have Bowness behind bench
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff knows he didn't make big changes to the Winnipeg Jets roster in the off-season, but the general manager believes hiring Rick Bowness as head coach was a "seismic" move th...
Sep 22, 2022

Maple Leafs hoping Murray-Samsonov tandem answer crease question mark
TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov made a couple acrobatic saves during his first official on-ice session with the Maple Leafs. A few hours later, it was Matt Murray's turn to set up shop in the same crease as T...
Sep 22, 2022