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B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body worn cameras
SURREY, B.C. - Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C. Associatio...
Jan 11, 2024
Politicians have 'no role' in police decisions: Freeland on Rebel News arrest
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says politicians have no say in the operational decisions made by police - and that is why she has nothing more to say about the arrest of a Rebel News pers...
Jan 11, 2024
Ohio woman who miscarried on home toilet is not criminally liable, grand jury says
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Thursday. The Trumbull County prosecutor's office said gra...
Jan 11, 2024
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic fined US$25K by NBA for criticizing officials
LOS ANGELES - Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating. Rajakovic was punished for a lengthy rant after Toronto's 132-131...
Jan 11, 2024
Feds won't say why they scrapped consultation with vets on vision for Afghan monument
OTTAWA - The federal government changed the final design choice for a proposed monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country, but Ottawa did not consult w...
Jan 11, 2024
Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study
MONTREAL - Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of their fins, says a new study that included contributions from Canadian...
Jan 11, 2024
Canada advances to semis at U18 women's hockey worlds after shutting out Swiss
ZUG, Switzerland - Sienna D'Alessandro scored two goals and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world women's under-18 hockey championship with a 6-0 win over host Switzerland on Thursday. Gracie...
Jan 11, 2024
SOUND OFF: Cellphone ban needed in classrooms
AS STUDENTS ACROSS THE PROVINCE settle back into the school routine following the winter break, parents want to ensure their kids are walking into the best learning environment possible. Unfortunately...
Jan 11, 2024
Bill Belichick is out in New England so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?
Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next. Belichick needs just 15 wins to surpass...
Jan 11, 2024
Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jeff Skinner is out indefinitely with an upper body injury, the team announced on Thursday. The Sabres provided no details on the injury or when Skin...
Jan 11, 2024
