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Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature on Monday with a veto-proof majority. Firi...
Mar 20, 2023
Italian defender Corbo back with CF Montreal following transfer from Bologna FC
MONTREAL - Defender Gabriele Corbo is back with CF Montreal following a transfer from Italian club Bologna FC. Corbo signed a two-season contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Major League So...
Mar 20, 2023
Zibanejad, Makar, Swayman named NHL's three stars of the week
New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado defenceman Cale Makar and Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman are the NHL three stars of the week. Zibanejad registered multiple points in all four of his...
Mar 20, 2023
Canadian Chris Johnston looking to again make Classic history
It's been steadily upward at the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native has cracked the top-10 of pro bass fishing's premier event the last two years. After...
Mar 20, 2023
Nexus trusted-traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their ...
Mar 20, 2023
Not a refugee, not quite a resident: Ukrainians who fled to Canada in 'grey area'
OTTAWA - Several immigrant specialists say Ukrainians who have fled to Canada with an emergency visa are stuck in a "grey area" of the immigration system, and they're urging the government to make cha...
Mar 20, 2023
Alberta moves to force oilpatch to pay owed taxes above 'threshold' amount
The Alberta government says it's moving to force oilpatch companies to make good on their unpaid municipal taxes. Energy Minister Peter Guthrie says he's issued an order that blocks companies from acq...
Mar 20, 2023
Canada Soccer officials defend controversial deal with Canadian Soccer Business
Canada Soccer defended its controversial deal with Canada Soccer Business under questioning on Parliament Hill by the House of Commons heritage committee. The agreement allows the CSB to oversee marke...
Mar 20, 2023
CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across B.C.'s Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Bus service across most of B.C.'s Fraser Valley, from Abbotsford to Hope, has been halted by a strike. More than 200 members of CUPE Local 561 walked off the job, affecting all bus ...
Mar 20, 2023
Biden issues first veto, defending Labor Dept. 'ESG' rule
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Monday issued the first veto of his presidency as he sought to block Republican-led efforts in Congress to overturn a Labor Department rule allowing retirement...
Mar 20, 2023
