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Supreme Court sets rules on arrests in case of detained protester
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says police don't have the power to arrest anyone acting lawfully simply to prevent a possible outbreak of violence or disorder. The unanimous decision says such a...
Oct 04, 2019
Blues sign Brayden Schenn to 8-year, $52M contract extension
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues have signed Brayden Schenn to an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million, locking up one of their top centres after their run to the Stanley Cup championship la...
Oct 04, 2019
Canadian Chase Claypool living up to billing as Notre Dame's top receiver
Canadian Chase Claypool is living up to the lofty billing of No. 1 receiver for the University of Notre Dame. The six-foot-four, 229-pound native of Abbotsford, B.C., leads the NCAA's ninth-...
Oct 04, 2019
Notch Hill resident raises alarm over CP Rail creosote tie stockpiles
SORRENTO, B.C. - A Notch Hill resident says he's concerned that stacks of creosote-treated rail ties along the CP Rail line near his property are leaching into the community's water supply.Paul Poirie...
Oct 04, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Paul Poirier
Balance of Power — Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and People's Party of Canada candidate Ken Finlayson
KAMLOOPS - This week's episode features a chat with Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, who will be back in Victoria next week as the fall legislative session begins.Next, Host James Peters talks ...
Oct 04, 2019
NTSB seeks new seat belt requirements for limos after crash
ALBANY, N.Y. - Federal inspectors recommended stricter regulations Wednesday for safety belts and passenger seats in new vehicles stretched into limousines, saying tighter standards might have made a ...
Oct 04, 2019
Quebec parents seek class action against makers of 'addictive' Fortnite game
MONTREAL - A Quebec law firm is seeking authorization to launch a class action lawsuit against the makers of the Fortnite video game, alleging it is highly addictive and can cause health pro...
Oct 04, 2019
'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed': Leafs scratch Spezza for opener
TORONTO - Jason Spezza's regular-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait. The veteran forward was a healthy scratch when his new team hosted the Ottawa Senators in t...
Oct 04, 2019
Canadian Bianca Andreescu's win streak comes to an end with loss to Osaka
BEIJING - Bianca Andreescu's winning streak is over. The Canadian lost 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to world No. 4 Naomi Osaka of Japan in a China Open quarterfinal today, ending Andreescu's win streak at a WTA Tour...
Oct 04, 2019
Lawyers expect multi-day bail hearing in RCMP secrets case
OTTAWA - Lawyers anticipate a lengthy bail hearing for an RCMP employee charged with breaching the official-secrets law. Cameron Jay Ortis, who was arrested three weeks ago, made his fourth appearance...
Oct 04, 2019
