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Iran executes 3 men over violence during last year's anti-government protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran on Friday executed three men accused of deadly violence during last year's anti-government protests despite objections from human rights groups. Mizan, the judi...
May 19, 2023
Smoky skies cause poor air quality in parts of B.C.: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada says smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility through northeastern and central B.C., extending into southern regions. But a shift in weather patterns thr...
May 19, 2023
Slovak court acquits businessman in retrial over 2018 murder of journalist
PRAGUE (AP) - A court in Slovakia has acquitted for a second time a businessman accused of masterminding the 2018 slaying of an investigative journalist and his fiance. The Specialized Criminal Court ...
May 19, 2023
Blazers forward Kuefler signs NHL entry level deal with Islanders
KAMLOOPS - Another member of the 2022-23 Kamloops Blazers will play professional hockey next season.In a news release issued Friday (May 19) morning, the New York Islanders announced they've signed 21...
May 19, 2023
US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of Hormuz, in show of force against Iran
ABOARD THE USS PAUL HAMILTON IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ (AP) - The Mideast-based commanders of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a s...
May 19, 2023
Ex-school trustee's defamation case can't proceed, Supreme Court of Canada says
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a defamation lawsuit initiated years ago by a school trustee against a teacher's union president should not proceed. Barry Neufeld, who was a trustee in Chill...
May 19, 2023
Convicted killer who escaped Quebec federal prison caught after 51 months on the lam
MONTREAL - Correctional authorities say a convicted killer who escaped from a federal prison in Quebec more than four years ago was recaptured this week. Denis Bgin had disappeared on Feb. 15, 2019, f...
May 19, 2023
Police officer charged with lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader
A police officer was arrested Friday on charges he lied about leaking confidential information to a leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and obstructed an investigation after group membe...
May 19, 2023
COLLINS: Council's Code of Conduct a sign of sad times
CODES OF CONDUCT are a part of our everyday life. They give us guidelines for life. At least that's the idea. Religions have had codes of conduct for centuries. The Ten Commandments are a Code of Cond...
May 19, 2023
Canada's Kia Nurse makes WNBA return in new setting, joy but with familiar face
The 2023 WNBA season brings along new threads, teammates and joy for Kia Nurse. The six-foot guard from Hamilton will be suiting up for the Seattle Storm Saturday when they take on the defending champ...
May 19, 2023
