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Report into police shooting of Rodney Levi called 'infuriating' by First Nation chief
FREDERICTON - The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation that was home to a man killed by the RCMP last year says it was infuriating to learn Tuesday that no criminal charges would be laid in the case....
Jan 27, 2021

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray fined US$25,000 for hit to groin
Jamal Murray's punch to the groin of Tim Hardaway Jr. has cost him. The Denver Nuggets guard and Kitchener, Ont., native was fined US$25,000 for the incident that led to his ejection in Monday's 117-1...
Jan 27, 2021

100 Mile House RCMP seek person of interest after pickup truck stolen, torched
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House are looking to speak to a 7-11 customer in relation to a stolen vehicle that was found torched.According to a news release, RCMP were called at about 5:30...
Jan 27, 2021

Ontario, Quebec maintain downward trend in daily COVID-19 cases
TORONTO - New COVID-19 infections maintained a downward trend in Canada's two most populous provinces on Wednesday, although authorities reported more than 100 new deaths from the disease. Ontario rep...
Jan 27, 2021

Police officer's leg broken, assault charges sought after dispute over mask order
Vancouver police say an officer broke his leg in a confrontation after a man refused to wear a mask inside a courthouse.Const. Tania Visintin says the officer was injured when the man fell on him whil...
Jan 27, 2021

US issues domestic terrorism alert early in Biden's term
WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after...
Jan 27, 2021

Canada scrambling for smaller syringes ahead of expected Pfizer vaccine label change
OTTAWA - Canada's procurement department is scrambling to source smaller syringes for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, anticipating that Health Canada will agree to change the label to say each vial ...
Jan 27, 2021

Canadian cricketer Nitish Kumar named to Leeward Islands Hurricanes rosters
TORONTO - Canadian cricketer Nitish Kumar has made the Leeward Islands Hurricanes'15-man roster for the 2021 CG Insurance Super50 Cup.The Hurricanes are one of six Caribbean teams in the 2021 edition ...
Jan 27, 2021

Blue Jays introduce outfielder George Springer after signing him to six-year deal
George Springer said he's excited to be a part of a young, talented team like the Toronto Blue Jays, a club he believes has plenty of potential. The three-time all-star outfielder was introduced by th...
Jan 27, 2021

Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, is postponed to July
NEW YORK - The Cannes Film Festival, cancelled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year's edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival. Cannes organizers anno...
Jan 27, 2021