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Walmart shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal charges
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart, changing his plea weeks after th...
Feb 08, 2023
Bail set for 'Dances With Wolves' actor as Canadian police apply for more charges
Bail has been set at $300,000 for a former actor in the movie "Dances With Wolves" who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada as police in Canada say more complainants there have come forward. ...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe was one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 2...
Feb 08, 2023
After a season on loan in the CPL, defender Luke Singh looks to stick with Toronto FC
After being thrown into the deep end with Toronto FC in 2021, defender Luke Singh found himself facing different challenges last season on loan with FC Edmonton. And while he relished the opportunity ...
Feb 08, 2023
Keep Canada's doors open to Ukrainians, refugee groups urge Ottawa
OTTAWA - Humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees are calling on Ottawa to extend a special immigration program that allows people fleeing Ukraine to temporarily live, work and...
Feb 08, 2023
B.C. forecasts more than one million jobs over next decade, health, tech key areas
VICTORIA - More than one million jobs will need to be filled in British Columbia in the next decade, and a labour outlook says about two-thirds of them will be needed to replace workers retiring. The ...
Feb 08, 2023
Netflix Canada begins password sharing crackdown, additional members cost $7.99
Netflix Canada is rolling out its long-anticipated plans to crack down on password sharing.The streaming giant says it will begin notifying Canadian users today by email about limitations on who can a...
Feb 08, 2023
Ealey: Historic Super Bowl matchup is between two good QBs 'who happen to be Black'
Long before there was Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Doug Williams or even Warren Moon, there was Chuck Ealey. When Mahomes and Hurts lead the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, ...
Feb 08, 2023
City auditor criticizes Ottawa police over handling of 'Freedom Convoy' protests
OTTAWA - The City of Ottawa's auditor general says police intelligence sharing with the city about last year's "Freedom Convoy" was insufficient and affected the ability to plan for the protests. In r...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian snowboarder Brooke D'Hondt relishes hometown halfpipe World Cup
CALGARY - Brooke D'Hondt has dropped into Calgary's halfpipe a 10-minute drive from home more times than she can count, but the snowboarder will compete in her first World Cup there starting Thursday....
Feb 08, 2023