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President tells Gaza protesters that University of B.C. must remain neutral
VANCOUVER - The president of the University of British Columbia has told pro-Palestinian protesters that the school must remain neutral on the Gaza conflict. Benoit-Antoine Bacon says in response to d...
May 17, 2024
Ottawa to make pathway for newcomers who lack official status, speed up deportations
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says some immigrants to Canada who lack official status need a pathway to help them stay, while in other cases Ottawa must speed up deportation procedures. The L...
May 17, 2024
Peterka has goal, 3 assists in Germany's 8-2 rout of Kazakhstan at men's hockey world championship
PRAGUE (AP) - JJ Peterka had a goal and three assists, Wojciech Stachowiak set up four goals, and Germany clinched a playoff berth with an 8-2 rout of Kazakhstan at the men's hockey world championship...
May 17, 2024
Health professionals take climate action to care for patients and the planet
From new plant-leaning hospital menus tofewer surgical gloves, gas-spewing inhalers and single-use syringes, health-care professionals are finding ways to combat waste and pollutants. Dr. Wendy Levins...
May 17, 2024
Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant, delighting a restauranteur followi...
May 17, 2024
Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. Judge Jacqueline Scot...
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the seco...
May 17, 2024
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning, expecting up to 60mm in some areas
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for parts of northwestern and north central Saskatchewan on Friday morning, which includes many popular lake destinations and camping spots. The weather ag...
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: what to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the seco...
May 17, 2024
CFL to implement two minor rules modifications in time for 2024 season
The CFL will implement adjustments to its rules on low block and command centre intervention in 2024. Backfield players, regardless of their position at the snap, can now cross the offensive formation...
May 17, 2024