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Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest and weightiest step yet in a long-running investigation into the president's son. Biden is accused of lying...
Sep 14, 2023

Mohawk Mothers seek halt to excavation amid former Montreal hospital grave search
MONTREAL - A group of Indigenous elders known as the Mohawk Mothers are in court today to stop drilling and excavation at the site of a former Montreal hospital where they think unmarked graves may be...
Sep 14, 2023

In Congress, a mounting push to bring Latin American countries under USMCA umbrella
WASHINGTON - Two members of Congress want to invite Latin American countries to join Canada's trade agreement with the United States and Mexico. Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Michael...
Sep 14, 2023

Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts
Quebec Premier Franois Legault will be attending a United Nations climate summit in New York next week. Secretary-General of the United Nations Antnio Guterres invited Legault to attend the UN General...
Sep 14, 2023

Visible homelessness in Quebec rose about 44 per cent since 2018, report finds
MONTREAL - A new report has found that visible homelessness in Quebec has increased by about 44 per cent between 2018 and 2022. The analysis by province's public health institute says homelessness inc...
Sep 14, 2023

Canada's Pospisil beats Sweden's Borg in Davis Cup singles match
BOLOGNA, Italy - Vasek Pospisil downed Sweden's Leo Borg in a Davis Cup singles match to continue Canada's winning streak in the group stage of the finals. Pospisil of Vernon., B.C., outlasted the the...
Sep 14, 2023

CCA Expert Panel to Examine Evidence-Based Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Practices
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) by postsecondary research institutions across Canada, individuals from groups that have been marginalized continue to ...
Sep 14, 2023

Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions next week in Wisconsin, citing court ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actual...
Sep 14, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps once again turn to Canadian squad, sign attacker Junior Hoilett
VANCOUVER - For the third time this season, the Vancouver Whitecaps have signed a Canadian national team player to boost their roster. Attacking midfielder Junior Hoilett is the latest addition, with ...
Sep 14, 2023

Renovation change allows Toronto Rock to stay put this upcoming season
OAKVILLE, Ont. - The Toronto Rock won't be booted out of their home arena during the upcoming season because of renovations. The National Lacrosse League club announced Thursday it will play the entir...
Sep 14, 2023