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Simon Fraser University ceases its football program
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University has ceased its football program, school president Joy Johnson announced Tuesday. Simon Fraser was slated to play this season in the Lone Star Conference. In Feb...
Apr 04, 2023
'At a crossroad': Canada's police chiefs request urgent meeting with premiers
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is requesting an urgent meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss bail reform and the recent killings of officers. In a letter to Manitoba Premi...
Apr 04, 2023
Defamation case against 'Freedom Convoy' lawyer resolved outside court, firm says
OTTAWA - A lobbying firm that filed a defamation lawsuit against a lawyer who represented "Freedom Convoy" organizers during a public inquiry says the case has been resolved out of court. The dispute ...
Apr 04, 2023
Transgender bathroom bill approved in Kansas; veto expected
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas bill that would bar transgender people from using public bathrooms or changing their name or gender on their driver's license cleared the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tue...
Apr 04, 2023
Trump makes history, pleading not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump has reportedly pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Media reports say the ex-president entered the plea today in a heavily guarded New York ...
Apr 04, 2023
$55-million lotto winner in Sidney, B.C., plans to buy a new house with a dock
VICTORIA - Bookkeeper William Scott Gurney says he's sure he won't be back for another tax season. He doesn't have to after claiming the winning ticket on Tuesday for the $55-million Lotto Max draw on...
Apr 04, 2023
Doggie Olympics to have fun and strengthen bonds
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Every dog owner probably thinks their dog is a gold medallist. Now you have a chance to prove it.True North K9 Compound is hosting its inaugural Doggie Olympics this season.Angel Du...
Apr 04, 2023
Winnipeg police say another woman's body has been found in a landfill
Winnipeg police are reporting the discovery of another Indigenous woman's body in a landfill. Police say the remains of Linda Mary Beardy were found Monday afternoon at the city-run Brady landfill in ...
Apr 04, 2023
Police investigating discovery of suspicious device
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The discovery of a suspicious device on the weekend is now being investigated by police. The device was discovered on Saturday around 1 p.m. in the area of Cactus Street SW.The item...
Apr 04, 2023
Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky details medical ordeal of recent months
Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky says she has emerged from a medical ordeal that started in mid-December when she found out she had COVID. The 30-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., who has won 89 caps f...
Apr 04, 2023