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Fugitive from Quebec arrested in Hungary more than three months after escape
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say one of the province's top 10 most wanted criminals has been arrested after he escaped from a minimum security federal detention centre in May. Police say Yacine...
Sep 05, 2024
Woman pleads guilty to leaving cash bribe for Minnesota juror in COVID-19-related fraud case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Seattle woman who attempted to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an acquittal in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases cha...
Sep 05, 2024
Woman pleads guilty to leaving cash bribe for Minnesota juror in COVID-19-related fraud case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Seattle woman pleads guilty to attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an acquittal in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related f...
Sep 05, 2024
Elite Series anglers Gustafson, Gallant fine with new FFS changes for 2025
Jeff Gustafson is good with the Elite Series' new forward-facing sonar (FFS) rules but remains unsure about the impact they'll have on pro bass fishing's premier circuit. Starting next year, competito...
Sep 05, 2024
Ahousaht, B.C., declares state of emergency after weekend deaths
AHOUSAT, B.C. - Ahousaht, B.C., has declared a state of emergency after two "tragic losses" in the community over the weekend. In a post to social media Ahousaht Administration says there will be a he...
Sep 05, 2024
FBI searches the homes of at least three top deputies to New York City's mayor
NEW YORK (AP) - FBI agents this week searched the homes of at least three top deputies to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to a person familiar with the matter. FBI agents seized electronic d...
Sep 05, 2024
Ottawa gives Via Rail 30 days to make changes after passengers stranded
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says Via Rail has 30 days to make some changes following a train delay that left passengers stranded over the weekend. Rodriguez told Via Rail in a letter i...
Sep 05, 2024
BC United MLA Dan Davies runs as Independent, sees himself as possible 'powerbroker'
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A third BC United legislator has declared his candidacy as an Independent in the Oct. 19 provincial election. Dan Davies, first elected in 2017 in the Peace River North riding, s...
Sep 05, 2024
BC United MLA Dan Davies runs as Independent, sees himself as possible 'powerbroker'
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A third BC United legislator has declared his candidacy as an Independent in the Oct. 19 provincial election. Dan Davies, first elected in 2017 in the Peace River North riding, s...
Sep 05, 2024
Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thursday. The deal begins in 2025-26 and carries an average annual value of...
Sep 05, 2024
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