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Sex charges stayed in case of former B.C. Indigenous leader Edward John
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The B.C. Prosecution Service says a stay of proceedings has been directed in the sex assault trial of former provincial cabinet minister and Indigenous leader Edward John. The de...
Jul 26, 2022
CP NewsAlert: 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich to be released on bail, again
OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich has once again been ordered released from jail after the Ontario Superior Court found errors in the decision to revoke her bail two weeks ago. More comi...
Jul 26, 2022
Canadian peacekeepers safe, sheltering as deadly anti-UN protests rock the DRC
OTTAWA - The federal government says all Canadian peacekeepers are safe and accounted for following a second day of deadly anti-United Nations protests in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Departm...
Jul 26, 2022
Trump back in Washington, repeating election lies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump returned to Washington for the first time since leaving office Tuesday, vigorously repeating his false election claims that sparked the Jan. 6 insurrect...
Jul 26, 2022
All hands on deck for BC Ferries ahead of toasty August long weekend
NANAIMO - BC Ferries is preparing to move more than 400,000 passengers and nearly 140,000 vehicles this August long weekend.To ensure they are able to meet demand, they will be operating at maximum ca...
Jul 26, 2022
Elks acquire punter Jon Ryan from Tiger-Cats in exchange for conditional draft pick
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks acquired national punter Jon Ryan from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Tuesday. Hamilton will receive a conditional eighth-round pick in the 2023 draft in exchange. Ryan, of Re...
Jul 26, 2022
Quebec climber Richard Cartier dies while climbing K2, world's second highest peak
A Quebec mountaineer has died while climbing K2, the world's second highest mountain. Richard Cartier, an experienced climber in his 60s from St-Jrme, north of Montreal, died climbing the 8,611-metre ...
Jul 26, 2022
Quebec climber Richard Cartier dies while climbing K2, world's second highest peak
A Quebec mountaineer has died while climbing K2, the world's second highest mountain. Richard Cartier, an experienced climber in his 60s from St-Jrme, north of Montreal, died climbing the 8,611-metre ...
Jul 26, 2022
Victims rights advocate Kennedy calls for resignation of Hockey Canada leaders
Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Scott Smith, his leadership team and the organizatio...
Jul 26, 2022
Oilers sign forward Jesse Puljujarvi to one-year, $3-million deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a one-year, US$3 million deal on Tuesday. Puljujarvi played 65 games this past season and set career highs in points (36) and assis...
Jul 26, 2022