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Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under a constitutional provision that forbids ...
Nov 08, 2023
Argos quarterback Kelly preparing to make first CFL playoff start
TORONTO - Chad Kelly isn't going to mess much with what's been a winning formula. Kelly enjoyed a record-setting 2023 campaign, his first as Toronto's starting quarterback. But as he prepares to lead ...
Nov 08, 2023
Jurors in Peter Nygard's sexual assault trial begin deliberating their verdict
TORONTO - Jurors at the sexual assault trial of Peter Nygard began their deliberations late Wednesday afternoon, with the fate of the former fashion mogul now resting in their hands. Over several hour...
Nov 08, 2023
Oilers call up goalie Pickard from AHL after Campbell clears waivers
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. The Oilers promoted goalie Calvin Pickard from Bakersfield ...
Nov 08, 2023
Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead
VICTORIA - Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone. The fall migration of wild birds is considered ...
Nov 08, 2023
UNBC professor has received over $800,000 in funding for oil spill response in Canada.
PRINCE GEORGE-University of Northern British Columbia Engineering Professor Dr. Jianbing Li's has received renewed funding for his groundbreaking research in marine oil spill response. Dr. Li's reasea...
Nov 08, 2023
Public sector strikes: Quebec nurses, health staff launch two-day walkout
MONTREAL - Quebec health-care workers launched a two-day strike today, the latest group to walk off the job over stalled contract talks with the provincial government. The Fdration interprofessionnell...
Nov 08, 2023
House Republicans will subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans will issue subpoenas on Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden's family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by De...
Nov 08, 2023
Quebec mayor, 23, resigns mid-mandate because of burnout from managing forest fires
CHAPAIS, Que. - One of Quebec's youngest mayors says she is stepping down because she is suffering burnout from last summer's historic wildfire season. Isabelle Lessard was acclaimed in 2021 as mayor ...
Nov 08, 2023
Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad
TORONTO - The post-season honours continue for Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, recently named the East Division's outstanding player nominee, earned a spot on the CFL all-star team We...
Nov 08, 2023