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Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given right,' says Quebec judge
MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says Canadians have a "God-given," constitutionally protected right to flip off obnoxious neighbours. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos made comments in a February ruling acquit...
Mar 08, 2023

Dunstone downs Young at Brier, sets up showdown with Koe atop Pool A
LONDON, Ont. - Matt Dunstone's Manitoba rink remained perfect at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 13-3 win over Newfoundland and Labrador. Dunstone claimed steals of three in the second and third ends to ...
Mar 08, 2023

On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue to buy alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as official...
Mar 08, 2023

Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments. Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big...
Mar 08, 2023

Nunavut, N.W.T. ban TikTok on government devices, Yukon considering move
YELLOWKNIFE - Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the latest jurisdictions in Canada to announce they are banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending a federal threat assessment. The N.W...
Mar 08, 2023

CONCACAF fleshes out qualifying road to inaugural women's Gold Cup tournament in 2024
CONCACAF has mapped out its pathway for the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup, scheduled to kick off next year in the United States. Qualification is set to start in September, following a May 17 draw, wi...
Mar 08, 2023

After Taylor shooting, feds find pattern of violations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shoo...
Mar 08, 2023

RCMP investigating pipe bomb incidents in Claresholm
CLARESHOLM, AB - The RCMP in Claresholm is investigating incidents reportedly involving pipe bombs.Police said that Monday, March 6, 2023, at 8:18 a.m., members of the Claresholm detachment responded ...
Mar 08, 2023

NHL GMs share the emotions of swinging a big trade: 'It can be a crazy time'
Don Waddell once traded a good friend. It was March 2002 and his lowly Atlanta Thrashers were sitting last in the NHL standings with a paltry 46 points from 70 games. The St. Louis Blues were looking ...
Mar 08, 2023

Liberal MP, former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is leaving the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Liberal MP and former cabinet Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics. He did not answer questions this morning about why he's stepping down, telling reporters he wanted to speak...
Mar 08, 2023