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Jewish group 'extremely disturbed' by reports of Hitler Youth flags in Alberta towns
A prominent Jewish organization says it is "extremely disturbed" by reports of Hitler Youth flags being displayed in two Alberta towns within days of each other. The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center...
May 11, 2021
Gas stations report shortages as pipeline shutdown drags on
CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) - More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a ...
May 11, 2021
Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group
DALLAS (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the National Rifle Association's bankruptcy case, leaving the powerful gun-rights group to face a New York state lawsuit that accuses it of financial...
May 11, 2021
Blue Jays recall Beasley, option fellow right-hander Pearson to triple-A Buffalo
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jeremy Beasley on Tuesday and optioned top prospect Nate Pearson to triple-A Buffalo. Beasley was available for Tuesday night's game at Atla...
May 11, 2021
Report: U. of Michigan missed chances to stop doctor's abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct for decades with long-term consequences for hundreds of patients ...
May 11, 2021
186 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths, residents 26 and older eligible for vaccines starting tomorrow
As per the provinces provincial age-based immunization program, which currently sits at age 29 and older, eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine will expand to age 26 and older, effective at 8 a.m. tomo...
May 11, 2021
Report: U. of Michigan missed chances to stop doctor's abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct for decades with long-term consequences for hundreds of patients ...
May 11, 2021
All parties in the Commons give approval in principle to pandemic election bill
OTTAWA - All parties have given approval in principle to a bill aimed at ensuring a federal election could be safely conducted, if need be, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Bill C-19 has passed at second ...
May 11, 2021
Veteran Conservative MP Diane Finley resigns seat in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Longtime Conservative MP Diane Finley has resigned her seat in the House of Commons. Finley announced last summer that she would not seek re-election. She told the Commons today that she is r...
May 11, 2021
Advocates call for mental health help for jurors on anniversary of Stafford verdict
OTTAWA - Advocates fighting for better mental health and financial supports for Canadians who serve on juries say they are concerned about the stalled progress of a bill that would allow jurors to dis...
May 11, 2021