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No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges Wednesday against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search ...
Apr 06, 2022

Three-time Olympic medallist Meaghan Benfeito announces retirement form diving
MONTREAL - Canadian diver Meaghan Benfeito, a three-time Olympic medallist, has announced her retirement from the sport. The 33-year-old from Montreal teamed with Roseline Filion to win bronze in the ...
Apr 06, 2022

'It's embarrassing': Habs' Gallagher accuses Senators' Stützle of faking injuries
Montreal Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher has accused Ottawa Senators forward Tim Sttzle of embellishing injuries, calling the alleged behaviour "embarrassing." Gallagher spoke out about Sttzle lay...
Apr 06, 2022

Norovirus outbreak tied to raw B.C. oysters linked to 91 illnesses in U.S.
Health officials in the United States say a norovirus outbreak linked to raw British Columbia oysters has spread to at least 13 states. A statement posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...
Apr 06, 2022

Asante Gold enters exclusivity agreement with Kinross on Ghana mining assets
VANCOUVER - Asante Gold Corp. says it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Kinross Gold Corp. to negotiate the potential purchase of all the Canadian mining company's interests in Ghana. The...
Apr 06, 2022

Six years after making promise, advocates hope Liberals move on children's watchdog
OTTAWA - It's one of those promises that doesn't cost the government too much, but never seems to materialize on budget day. Children and youth advocates are hoping that changes this week and the Libe...
Apr 06, 2022

N.L. Bay du Nord oil project highlights tension between economy, climate goals
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As Newfoundland and Labrador awaits word from Ottawa on a proposed new oilfield off the coast of St. John's, Shears Mercer says he's not worried - he's frustrated. Mercer is the may...
Apr 06, 2022

Update: Pedestrian injured this morning in critical condition
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Local Mounties say the female pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle this morning is in critical condition.RCMP are also looking for dash cam footage from anyone travelling on...
Apr 06, 2022

Live updates | Moscow says talks with Ukraine are continuing
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says negotiations with Ukraine are continuing despite allegations of war crimes against civilians in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha. Peskov said Wednesday the talks continued...
Apr 06, 2022

Prince George Cougars lose a hard fought battle with Kelowna in overtime
PRINCE GEORGE, BC- A 1-0 overtime loss for the Prince George Cougars (22-37-4-1) to the Kelowna Rockets Tuesday night at CN Centre. The Cats did pick up a point ,moving them into a tie for eighth plac...
Apr 06, 2022