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Two absent Conservative MPs say they supported failed conscience rights bill
OTTAWA - Two Conservative MPs who were absent from a vote in the House of Commons on conscience rights say they supported the proposed legislation. Melissa Lantsman, one of the party's deputy leaders,...
Oct 06, 2022
B.C. signs new climate agreement with California, Oregon and Washington
SAN FRANCISCO - British Columbia Premier John Horgan has signed a new climate pact with the governors of Washington, Oregon and California that includes investments in cross-border climate infrastruct...
Oct 06, 2022
Fan sues Patriots, says they ruined his Brady-signed flag
BOSTON (AP) - The New England Patriots caused irreparable damage to a U.S. flag signed by Tom Brady by improperly displaying it in the team's hall of fame at Gillette Stadium, the flag's owner contend...
Oct 06, 2022
Fan sues Patriots, says they ruined his Brady-signed flag
BOSTON (AP) - The New England Patriots caused irreparable damage to a U.S. flag signed by Tom Brady by improperly displaying it in the team's hall of fame at Gillette Stadium, the flag's owner contend...
Oct 06, 2022
Court bid to quash services deal for Squamish Nation's Senakw project in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver residents association has launched a legal bid to quash a services agreement between the city and the Squamish Nation for the largest Indigenous-led housing and retail developm...
Oct 06, 2022
After 92-win season, Blue Jays look to take next step starting with wild-card series
TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., delivered a pre-season pronouncement that last year's squad provided the trailer and this year's team would deliver the movie. Well grab your popcorn...
Oct 06, 2022
Man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy for Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to plotting with other members of the far-right Proud Boys to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election, ...
Oct 06, 2022
MPs unanimously vote to temporarily double GST rebate for lower-income Canadians
OTTAWA - MPs unanimously passed legislation today to temporarily double GST rebates to help low- and modest-income Canadians, and the bill will now be sent to the Senate. The federal government has be...
Oct 06, 2022
Interim police chief says all options exercised before tickets written at encampments
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Homeless encampments are becoming more visible in Medicine Hat, and police confirm that they have handed out $50 tickets for illegal camping in the city.Medicine Hat Police Service ...
Oct 06, 2022
Biden to give pardons for simple pot possession in pivot to reform U.S. cannabis laws
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden says he intends to offer criminal pardons to anyone convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law. He made the announcement today in a pre-recorde...
Oct 06, 2022