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1984 murder convictions overturned: Two N.B. men in court today to learn fate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two New Brunswick men whose 1984 murder convictions were recently overturned are expected to learn today in court whether they will face trial again. Robert Mailman and Walter Gille...
Jan 04, 2024

ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association
TORONTO - The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is "concerned" about comments made by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub in December suggesting that unnecessary emergency departme...
Jan 04, 2024

Former Pattison Media broadcaster shines in play-by-play role for PWHL
It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...
Jan 04, 2024

Police say there has been a shooting at a high school in Perry, Iowa; extent of injuries unclear
PERRY, Iowa (AP) - Police in Perry, Iowa, say there was a shooting Thursday at the city's high school. A woman who answered the Perry Police Department phone confirmed the shooting at Perry High Schoo...
Jan 04, 2024

Iran suspects suicide bombers carried out attack on commemoration for slain general that killed 84
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Investigators believe suicide bombers likely carried out an attack on a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, state media reported ...
Jan 04, 2024

France beats Norway to make United Cup semis
SYDNEY (AP) - France defeated Norway in the deciding mixed doubles and set up a United Cup semifinal against Poland on Thursday. Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France beat Ulrikke Eiker...
Jan 04, 2024

Gauff into Auckland quarterfinals. Raducanu out after falling in thriller to Svitolina
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff overcame hard-hitting Czech teenager Barbara Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-0 and extended her winning start to the year and Auckland Classic defense to ...
Jan 04, 2024

Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - When Rafael Nadal faced three break points while serving for a commanding first set, a voice in the crowd at the Brisbane International yelled out to Jason Kubler: "You've g...
Jan 04, 2024

With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know
The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Mtis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February.House of Commons committee hearings about Bill...
Jan 04, 2024

Heads of 17 Canadian environmental charities collecting major compensation packages
MONTREAL - A small group of leaders of Canadian charities in the environment, conservation, and animal protection sectors are taking home compensation packages equivalent to, and in some cases higher ...
Jan 04, 2024