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NDP membership wades into debate over controversial definition of anti-Semitism
OTTAWA - A debate over the definition of anti-Semitism has spilled over to the federal New Democrats ahead of the party convention next month. Nearly 50 NDP riding associations have endorsed a motion ...
Mar 19, 2021
SGI: Police charge 330 impaired drivers in February
The latest numbers from SGI show impaired driving remains problematic in the province.In its February edition of the Traffic Safety Spotlight, the Crown insurer said police reported 330 cases of impai...
Mar 19, 2021
Woodbine CEO sends letter to city of Toronto asking for their support to allow racing
TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment is lobbying Toronto Mayor John Tory and the city's medical officer of health for assistance in allowing horse racing to go as scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic. C...
Mar 19, 2021
Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts
With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor zoom made the cut. "Our plan is that this year's Oscars will look...
Mar 19, 2021
Court upholds Iowa man's civil judgment in mother's death
DES MOINES, Iowa - There was enough evidence for a jury to conclude in a wrongful death lawsuit that an Iowa man shot and killed his mother, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday, leaving in place the ...
Mar 19, 2021
Letendre resigns as mayor of Carrot River, citing health concerns
Carrot River's mayor has resigned from his position.In a media release, the town announced Dennis Lentendre is stepping down due to health concerns.Lentendre was elected mayor in November 2020, and wa...
Mar 19, 2021
Idaho Legislature shuts down due to COVID-19 outbreak
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Legislature voted Friday to shut down for several weeks due to an outbreak of COVID-19. Lawmakers in the House and Senate made the unprecedented move with significant unfinish...
Mar 19, 2021
Trudeau hints at openness to gun bill changes after criticism from victims' families
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident the Liberal government's approach to gun control is the right one, but added he's open to hearing suggestions for improvement. Trudeau hinte...
Mar 19, 2021
Canada's PM Trudeau pledges to hold Iran to account for shootdown of Flight 752
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will continue to hold Iran to account after its military shot down a passenger jet in January 2020. Trudeau says he will work with international part...
Mar 19, 2021
Canadian detained in China tried on spy charges, but no verdict announced
OTTAWA - China held a brief trial Friday for one of two Canadians detained for more than two years in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a senior Chinese telecom executive. Canada said its co...
Mar 19, 2021