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Minneapolis OKs police reform deal with the US government in the wake of George Floyd's murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government in response to the murder of George Floyd that would require reforms within the city's polic...
Jan 06, 2025
NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89
CALGARY - Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provid...
Jan 06, 2025
A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4
HONOLULU (AP) - A three-year-old boy died on Monday, the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu on New Year's Eve, police said. The blast also...
Jan 06, 2025
Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry
WINNIPEG - A new disciplinary process and online registry for Manitoba teachers is now in effect. The public registry allows anyone to search by name and see whether a teacher has had their certificat...
Jan 06, 2025
'It's time:' Residents in Justin Trudeau's Montreal riding react to his resignation
MONTREAL - Residents of Justin Trudeau's Montreal riding are expressing mixed feelings about his decision to step down as Liberal party leader and prime minister. Some of the people out today in the s...
Jan 06, 2025
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populou...
Jan 06, 2025
Netflix and Family Channel lace up for teen skating series 'Finding Her Edge'
Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. The Canadian television channel has partnered with Netflix for an eight...
Jan 06, 2025
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populou...
Jan 06, 2025
Rossi, Terry and Kuemper named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Minnesota centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Rossi had a league-leading eight poin...
Jan 06, 2025
The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement. This was his...
Jan 06, 2025

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