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B.C. premier says 'zero per cent chance' for no-prescription opioid suggestion
BURNABY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says there's a "zero per cent chance" the province will implement recommendations by the provincial health officer that alternatives to opioids and o...
Jul 12, 2024
B.C. premier says 'zero per cent chance' for no-prescription opioid suggestion
BURNABY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says there's a "zero per cent chance" the province will implement recommendations by the provincial health officer that alternatives to opioids and o...
Jul 12, 2024
Jury begins deliberating in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial
NEW YORK (AP) - Jury deliberations have begun in the corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who is accused of taking bribes and being a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. Over a 9-week tr...
Jul 12, 2024
Wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months
OTTAWA - The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have brought flash floods and destruction to parts of the Maritimes, but federal officials say the storm has also reduced the risk of wildfires in parts of Eas...
Jul 12, 2024
Toronto FC, Philadelphia Union meet at BMO Field with both in desperate need of a win
TORONTO - Toronto FC's annual Caribbean Heritage Match on Saturday features two teams desperate to celebrate a win. Toronto and the Philadelphia Union are both mired in nine-game winless streaks (0-7-...
Jul 12, 2024
First victim of 1921 Tulsa massacre of Black community is identified since graves found, mayor says
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A World War I veteran is the first person identified from graves filled with victims of the 1921 Tulsa massacre targeting the city's Black community, the mayor said Friday. The re...
Jul 12, 2024
Six charged, 200 kg of drugs seized in three-year investigation: Vancouver police
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver, B.C., say a three-year investigation has led to the arrests of six people allegedly connected to a "sophisticated" organized crime group. Police say the probe began in...
Jul 12, 2024
B.C. university gives pro-Palestinian protesters trespass notice, deadline to vacate
NANAIMO, B.C. - Vancouver Island University says it has issued a trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters, telling them to vacate their encampment on the campus in Nanaimo, B.C., by Monday. The u...
Jul 12, 2024
B.C. university gives pro-Palestinian protesters trespass notice, deadline to vacate
NANAIMO, B.C. - Vancouver Island University says it has issued a trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters, telling them to vacate their encampment on the campus in Nanaimo, B.C., by Monday. The u...
Jul 12, 2024
Sports fans rejoice: Wimbledon, Euro 2024, Copa America finals make for Super Sunday
BERLIN (AP) - Sports fans: How about this for a Super Sunday? Start with the men's singles final at Wimbledon, then take in the soccer European Championship title match between Spain and England, befo...
Jul 12, 2024