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Mendicino ‘misunderstood’ in saying police asked for Emergencies Act: deputy minister
OTTAWA - A senior official in the department of public safety says the minister has been "misunderstood" in saying police asked the federal government to use the Emergencies Act in February. Deputy mi...
Jun 7, 2022

Iowa Democrat Franken will face Grassley in Senate race
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will face Republican Chuck Grassley in the race for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat, winning his party nomination Tuesday over two compe...
Jun 7, 2022

VIDEO: Funkanometry's groove hits America's Got Talent stage
NANAIMO - Two young dancers are doing the Island proud.Jacksun Fryer, from Nanaimo and his dance partner Carlow Rush, from Duncan, make up the immensely popular duo of Funkanometry. They've quickly am...
Jun 7, 2022

Mark Ronchetti wins GOP primary for New Mexico governor
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Mark Ronchetti has won the Republican primary for governor to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The former television meteorologist on Tuesday defeated ...
Jun 7, 2022

South Dakota’s Noem, Thune survive GOP challenges from right
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has elevated her national prominence through a hands-off approach to pandemic restrictions, won the Republican primary on Tuesday against a ...
Jun 7, 2022

Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will open a series of hearings focusing on far-right extremists who broke into the building, with testimony ...
Jun 7, 2022

Democrat DeJear faces challenge to unseat Iowa Gov. Reynolds
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - After running unopposed in Iowa's primary election, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds holds a huge fundraising edge over Democrat Deidre DeJear in a state that has become increasing...
Jun 7, 2022

Australia beats UAE 2-1, moves into World Cup playoff with
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - A late deflected goal from Ajdin Hrustic secured Australia's 2-1 win over United Arab Emirates in an Asian playoff Tuesday and set up an intercontinental showdown with Peru for...
Jun 7, 2022

Metcalf absent, Diggs and Adams back for Seahawks minicamp
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The first day of Seattle Seahawks minicamp on Tuesday was notable for who was on the field participating and who was unexpectedly absent. The unexpected absence was wide receiver ...
Jun 7, 2022

Recruitment drive successful in bringing new family doctors to the Comox Valley
COURTENAY -The Comox Valley is seeing success in bringing new family doctors thanks to a collaborative recruitment task force.Comox city councillor Dr. Jonathan Kerr is part of the recruitment drive a...
Jun 7, 2022