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Group looking to take legal action against Sask. Government over clearcutting in Boreal Forest
A group of concerned citizens plans to take the Saskatchewan Government to court over the clearcutting they're allowing in the Boreal Forest.Cathy Sproule, who's overseeing the legal action, told paNO...
Feb 16, 2024

Injured Raonic withdraws from Rotterdam quarterfinal against Sinner
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic withdrew from his quarterfinal against top seed Jannik Sinner with an injury Friday at the ABN Amro Open tennis tournament. Raonic was tralining 7-6 (4),...
Feb 16, 2024

RCMP in Ontario make arrest for alleged communication of safeguarded information
TORONTO - The RCMP in Ontario say they have arrested one person who allegedly communicated safeguarded information to a foreign entity or terrorist group with the intent to put critical infrastructure...
Feb 16, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Manoah feeling confident again after a down year
DUNEDIN, Fla. - With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays' locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone...
Feb 16, 2024

Tiger Woods withdraws after playing only 6 holes at Riviera
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday at the Genesis Invitational after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. PGA Tour rules official...
Feb 16, 2024

Ottawa youth accused in alleged terror plot faces new charges, second person arrested
OTTAWA - An Ottawa youth facing several charges for an alleged plot against the Jewish community is now accused of conspiracy to commit murder through involvement with a terrorist group. In addition, ...
Feb 16, 2024

Team Canada without lead Harris as it looks for fifth straight Scotties title
CALGARY - Kerri Einarson will be without lead Briane Harris as she tries for a fifth straight Canadian women's curling title. Curling Canada said in a statement Friday that Harris is ineligible to pla...
Feb 16, 2024

Judge declares a mistrial in a former Ohio deputy’s murder trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A former Ohio sheriff's deputy charged in the killing of a Black man remained free Friday, after a jury couldn't agree on a verdict and the judge twice declared a mistrial, endin...
Feb 16, 2024

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Loblaw, Walmart urged to sign grocery code or risk mandate, MPs say
OTTAWA - The House of Commons committee studying food prices is urging Loblaw and Walmart to sign on to the grocery code of conduct or risk having it made law. More coming. The Canadian Press <!-- ...
Feb 16, 2024

Emergency contraceptives like morning-after pill must be covered by pharmacare: NDP
OTTAWA - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants every Canadian with a health card to be able to get free birth control and morning-after pills. He says this is to ensure that people have the r...
Feb 16, 2024