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'Not RCMP investigating RCMP:' Bill to create civilian police oversight in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is not closing the door on having its own police oversight body and new legislation would allow it to start hiring civilian investigative groups, says the territory's deputy...
Oct 27, 2020
Deaf blind woman's rights breached by how student loan administered: court
TORONTO - An Ontario court has ruled that the provincial and federal governments must operate their student loan program in a way that ensures those with disabilities who take longer to complete their...
Oct 27, 2020
Woman injured in police shooting says cops let boyfriend die
WAUKEGAN, Ill. - A Black woman who was shot by police last week in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that officers did nothing more than cover her boyfriend with a blanket after he was shot and left him o...
Oct 27, 2020
4 dead, 15 rescued in English Channel migrant boat sinking
PARIS - At least four people, including two young children, died Tuesday when a boat carrying at least 19 migrants capsized off France while trying to cross the English Channel to Britain, French auth...
Oct 27, 2020
World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics
MONACO - Men's 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was banned for two years on Tuesday and lost his chance to succeed Usain Bolt as the fastest man at the Olympic Games. Track and field's Athle...
Oct 27, 2020
RCMP searching for wanted man in Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help as they search for a man with multiple outstanding warrants. In a release from Sgt. Darren Michels, RCMP say Kevin James Beattie has failed to...
Oct 27, 2020
Hugh Laurie goes for bumpy political ride in PBS' 'Roadkill'
LOS ANGELES - On screen, Hugh Laurie has been by turns irascible ("House"), villainous ("The Night Manager") and a comedic delight ("Jeeves & Wooster"). In a conversation about his latest project,...
Oct 27, 2020
Blazers on NHL Central Scouting players to watch list
KAMLOOPS - Blazers forwards Logan Stankoven and Caeden Bankier are on the NHL Central Scouting players to watch list for the 2021 draft. Stankoven is given a "B" rating among North American skaters, w...
Oct 27, 2020
Kamloops Northpaws sign first player
KAMLOOPS --- The Kamloops NorthPaws are shaping their inaugural roster with strong defense and play calling behind home plate. Trey Newman, a catcher from Utah Valley University, is officially the fir...
Oct 27, 2020
Stankoven, other Blazers not opting to play Junior A, team open to transfers
KAMLOOPS - Logan Stankoven of the Blazers is staying put in Kamloops this winter. Even with the option of playing in real game action in the B.C. Hockey League, the 17-year-old forward is more than sa...
Oct 27, 2020
