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Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates
VANCOUVER - Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being atta...
May 24, 2024
Addictions minister had 'deep concerns' with Toronto's decriminalization pitch
OTTAWA - Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs - and the ...
May 24, 2024
Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates
VANCOUVER - Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being atta...
May 24, 2024
Addictions minister had 'deep concerns' with Toronto's decriminalization pitch
OTTAWA - Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs - and the ...
May 24, 2024
Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend
HALIFAX - The remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who died in France during the First World War are expected to arrive Saturday in St. John's, N.L., where preparations are being made for a sole...
May 24, 2024
A fire in an apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam, kills 14 people and injures 6, state media say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - An overnight fire in a small apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam, killed at least 14 people and injured at least six others, state media said Friday. The official Vietnam News A...
May 23, 2024
McDavid scores in double overtime, Oilers grab 1-0 lead in Western Conference final
DALLAS - Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into double overtime as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NHL's Western Conference final. The superstar captain t...
May 23, 2024
Biden selected as nominee in Idaho Democratic caucuses
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho Democrats on Thursday selected Joe Biden as their their nominee for the White House, giving the president more delegates after he already clinched his party's 2024 nomination...
May 23, 2024
Deaths in correctional facilities trending upward, BC Coroners Service says
VICTORIA - The BC Coroners Service says inmate deaths in the province have been trending upward. The agency says the deaths of 188 people in provincial and federal correctional facilities were reporte...
May 23, 2024
Replay reviews unavailable in Blue Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcasts
DETROIT (AP) - Replay reviews were unavailable to the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers throughout much of their game Thursday night at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both...
May 23, 2024