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Dutch man who harassed B.C. teenager Amanda Todd returned to the Netherlands
The man convicted of harassing and extorting British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd has been returned to the Netherlands, where the prosecution office says a judge will decide if he serves any of his 1...
Nov 29, 2022
Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ir...
Nov 29, 2022
Parti Québécois still refusing oath of office to King as Quebec legislature resumes
QUEBEC - The three recently elected members of the Parti Qubcois found themselves on the outside looking in today as Quebec's legislature reopened without them. The PQ members have refused to swear th...
Nov 29, 2022
Man dies in Island Hwy crash north of Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A local man died following a two-vehicle crash on the Island Highway last Friday evening.According to Oceanside RCMP, an initial investigation determined the driver of a Mazda sedan h...
Nov 29, 2022
Quebec appeal court orders new trial for man who fatally stabbed store clerk in 2016
MONTREAL - Quebec's highest court has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted in 2017 of stabbing to death a supermarket clerk. The Court of Appeal ruled Monday that the trial judge's final ins...
Nov 29, 2022
First Nation works with environmental group to help in residential school searches
WINNIPEG - A First Nation in Ontario is working with a Winnipeg environmental assessment firm to help communities investigate sites of former residential schools with an Indigenous-led approach. Missa...
Nov 29, 2022
Bank of Canada lost $522 million in third quarter, marking first loss in its history
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada lost $522 million in the third quarter of this year, marking the first loss in its 87-year history. In the central bank's latest quarterly financial report, it says revenue...
Nov 29, 2022
Proposed language law changes pose more 'barriers' for Indigenous people, AFN says
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to the Official Languages Act are likely to create "barriers" for Indigenous people hoping to work in federal institutions and advance to h...
Nov 29, 2022
Feds launching task force to reform public-service whistleblowing law
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching an external review of the legislation that governs whistleblower protection in the public service. Treasury Board President Mona Fortier is asking a nine-m...
Nov 29, 2022
In Kyiv, patience and resignation as citizens await next Russian bombing
KYIV, Ukraine - Residents of Kyiv waited with patience and resignation Tuesday as all signs pointed toward another imminent Russian bombing of their city. Several sources said Russia was planning sign...
Nov 29, 2022