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Pro-Palestinian activists charged with harassment while protesting Marc Miller
MONTREAL - The lawyer representing pro-Palestinian activists accused of criminal harassment toward federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the charges are an attempt to "criminalize free speech....
Sep 10, 2024
B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it's collaborating with the federal government to protect its information systems from cyber attacks. The Ministry of Citizens' Services says in a state...
Sep 10, 2024
B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election
VANCOUVER - Leaders from a wide array of businesses in British Columbia are urging the province's political parties to "deliver a clear and actionable plan" for revitalizing an economy that they say h...
Sep 10, 2024
Online portal on Canada's safe sport policies opens to public
OTTAWA - A public online portal was opened by the federal government today to gather information on safe sport in Canada and improve its policies to protect participants. The Future of Sport in Canada...
Sep 10, 2024
Financial pressures difficult, but not the time for service, support cuts, says Eby
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says the New Democrat government remains committed to providing services and supports for people in British Columbia and cuts are not on his agenda. Eby says people have b...
Sep 10, 2024
Abortion-rights measure will be on Missouri's November ballot, court rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - An amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will be on the ballot, the state's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the constitut...
Sep 10, 2024
NFL investigating lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault
CLEVELAND (AP) - The NFL said Tuesday it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to determine if he violated the league's personal conduct p...
Sep 10, 2024
Nanaimo council approves revised oversight model for pending temporary housing facility
NANAIMO - Requested revised operational conditions for a looming temporary housing development on Old Victoria Rd. were narrowly endorsed by Nanaimo City Council. Following lengthy debate at the Monda...
Sep 10, 2024
Joly says Canada bars any Canadian-made arms from reaching Gaza
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Ottawa prohibits any Canadian-made weapons from reaching the Gaza Strip. Her comments come weeks after the U.S. announced plans to send Quebec-made a...
Sep 10, 2024
Canada's Achonwa made assistant coach of Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team
ANN ARBOR - Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women's basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development. Achonwa was Canada's captain at the recently complet...
Sep 10, 2024