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Montreal man ordered to appear on charge of inciting hatred: RCMP probe
MONTREAL - The RCMP say a Montreal man is facing a charge of inciting hatred in connection with antisemitic comments posted to social media. Police say Houssem Hammami, 37, of Montreal will appear at ...
Jan 11, 2024

Beterbiev, Smith ready to box in championship bout months in the making
QUEBEC - After three weeks of training in the Russian mountains, boxing champion Artur Beterbiev is back in Canada and ready for a fight that's been months in the making. Beterbiev will look to defend...
Jan 11, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent dead at 87
OTTAWA - Ed Broadbent, a former leader of the federal New Democrats, has died at age 87, says a statement from the institute he founded. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jan 11, 2024

B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body worn cameras
SURREY, B.C. - Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C. Associatio...
Jan 11, 2024

Ohio woman who miscarried on home toilet is not criminally liable, grand jury says
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Thursday. The Trumbull County prosecutor's office said gra...
Jan 11, 2024

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic fined US$25K by NBA for criticizing officials
LOS ANGELES - Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating. Rajakovic was punished for a lengthy rant after Toronto's 132-131...
Jan 11, 2024

Feds won't say why they scrapped consultation with vets on vision for Afghan monument
OTTAWA - The federal government changed the final design choice for a proposed monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country, but Ottawa did not consult w...
Jan 11, 2024

Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study
MONTREAL - Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of their fins, says a new study that included contributions from Canadian...
Jan 11, 2024

Canada advances to semis at U18 women's hockey worlds after shutting out Swiss
ZUG, Switzerland - Sienna D'Alessandro scored two goals and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world women's under-18 hockey championship with a 6-0 win over host Switzerland on Thursday. Gracie...
Jan 11, 2024

Minister issues statement of support for Alberta’s agricultural producers
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is preparing to help agricultural producers dealing with issues of drought. Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued a statement on January 1...
Jan 11, 2024