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RCMP refused release of badge numbers, fearing convoy supporters would dox officers
OTTAWA - Internal documents show the RCMP refused to release the badge numbers of officers who cleared "Freedom Convoy" protesters from the Ambassador Bridge last winter, citing a risk of violence fro...
Oct 17, 2022
Ottawa mayor, top officials testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - The inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act will hear first-hand testimony Monday from top City of Ottawa officials about February's "Freedom Convoy" protest, includi...
Oct 17, 2022
New UK Treasury chief to aims to calm markets with statement
LONDON (AP) - Britain's new Treasury chief will announce details of his tax and spending plans Monday, two weeks ahead of schedule, in a bid to calm markets roiled by the government's economic policie...
Oct 17, 2022
Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv a week after Russian strikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Several loud explosions rocked the center of the Ukrainian capital Monday, a week after Russia orchestrated a massive, coordinated air strike across the country. Kyiv city mayor V...
Oct 16, 2022
Montreal ousts Orlando in MLS Cup playoff thriller
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has advanced to the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs following a 2-0 win over Orlando City on Sunday night. The squad will now face the winner of Monday's match between New Yo...
Oct 16, 2022
Business Council of Canada says Nexus closure 'deeply troubling' in letter to U.S.
OTTAWA - The Business Council of Canada says it is concerned over the continued closure of the Nexus trusted-traveller program. Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder says it is 'deeply troubling'...
Oct 16, 2022
Business Council of Canada says Nexus closure 'deeply troubling' in letter to U.S.
OTTAWA - The Business Council of Canada says it is concerned over the continued closure of the Nexus trusted-traveller program. Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder says it is 'deeply troubling'...
Oct 16, 2022
Man injured in Newfoundland refinery explosion has died
COME BY CHANCE, N.L. - One of the workers injured in the Sept. 2 explosion at the refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland has died, refinery owner Braya Renewables said. The explosion at the refinery...
Oct 16, 2022
Canadian star Alphonso Davies returns to action with Bayern Munich after head injury
MUNICH - Canadian star Alphonso Davies, who suffered a cranial bruise after taking a boot to the head last weekend, was back in action Sunday as Bayern Munich blanked SC Freiburg 5-0 in Bundesliga pla...
Oct 16, 2022
Surrey Police Board confident police transition continues despite pro-RCMP mayor
VICTORIA - The Surrey Police Board is expressing confidence the city's police transition process from the RCMP to a municipal force will continue despite the election of a pro-Mountie mayor. Mayor-ele...
Oct 16, 2022
