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Judge vacates conviction of man imprisoned nearly 3 decades
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A Missouri judge on Tuesday overturned the conviction of a man who has served nearly 28 years of a life sentence for a killing that he has always said he didn't commit. Lamar Johnson,...
Feb 14, 2023

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Trevor Harris
REGINA - Trevor Harris is officially a Saskatchewan Roughrider. The CFL club announced Harris's signing Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. But sources had indicated last week that Harris agree...
Feb 14, 2023

Leafs star Auston Matthews eyeing Wednesday return following knee sprain
TORONTO - Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action. The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday's practice he's aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhaw...
Feb 14, 2023

To Your Health: Air Pollution
PRINCE GEORGE - A new study has shown that air pollution may have a negative impact on teens' blood pressure. According to the study, exposure to higher levels of nitrogen dioxide was associated with ...
Feb 14, 2023

Conservatives clarify opposition to Bill 21 following vote for notwithstanding clause
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are trying to reassure the World Sikh Organization of Canada that the party remains opposed to Quebec's secularism law after its MPs voted in support of a provision ...
Feb 14, 2023

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones to serve as assistant coach for Barbarians match
The Barbarians, an iconic rugby all-star team, have appointed Canada coach Kingsley Jones an assistant coach for their May 28 match against a World XV. Jones will assist Eddie Jones, the former Englan...
Feb 14, 2023

Pandemic benefits reduced child poverty, government should build on success: report
OTTAWA - A new report says pandemic benefits rolled out to cushion the blow of COVID-19 lockdowns significantly reduced the child poverty rate. The analysis by the anti-poverty group Campaign 2000 say...
Feb 14, 2023

Parents of girl killed in Quebec bus crash remember her as a 'ray of sunshine'
MONTREAL - The parents of one of the two children killed when a bus smashed into a Laval, Que., daycare last week are paying tribute to their four-year-old daughter in a letter sent to Quebec media. I...
Feb 14, 2023

California Sen. Feinstein says she won't run for reelection
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades in which sh...
Feb 14, 2023

Edmonton Elks sign speedy receiver Eugene Lewis
EDMONTON - Eugene Lewis is on the move. The East Division's top player last season signed with the Edmonton Elks on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. Contract details weren't divulged but Lew...
Feb 14, 2023