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Supreme Court affirms escort service convictions in case that hinged on timing
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the convictions of two men arising from their operation of an escort service, settling a dispute over validity of the law when the offences took place. ...
Nov 19, 2021
Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11
OTTAWA - With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones. Health Canada found the vaccine ...
Nov 19, 2021
VIDEO: Excavation work underway to repair sinkhole on Hwy. 19 north of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Work continues to repair a section of Hwy. 19 after a sinkhole shut the highway down.Heavy machinery was on site on Friday, Nov. 19, further digging out a vehicle-sized hole left by damage w...
Nov 19, 2021
Embattled MP Kevin Vuong apologizes to prime minister, Liberals and supporters
OTTAWA - Embattled Toronto MP Kevin Vuong, who was ditched by the Liberals days before the federal election after failing to disclose a withdrawn sexual assault charge, has apologized to Prime Ministe...
Nov 19, 2021
Youth Legacy Fund to benefit from Dream Auction bid
The Paul Nixon Youth Legacy Fund is teaming up with the Kal Rotary Dream Auction to help local youth become the best they can be. Nixon, who passed away at age 72 in November 2020, was a founder of th...
Nov 19, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse jury returns for 4th day of deliberations
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The jury at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial returned for a fourth day of deliberations Friday, the morning after the judge raised eyebrows among lawyers when he let a juror take h...
Nov 19, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran CFL receiver Roosevelt from the practice roster
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran receiver Naaman Roosevelt from their practice roster Friday. Roosevelt, 30, signed with Winnipeg on Aug. 30 and spent his entire time with the CFL...
Nov 19, 2021
Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a "routine colonoscopy" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center...
Nov 19, 2021
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia for Friday, Nov. 19
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern) --- 9:05 a.m. British Columbia's public safety minister is expected to outline the specifics of the latest provincial...
Nov 19, 2021
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia for Friday, Nov. 19
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern) --- 9:05 a.m. British Columbia's public safety minister is expected to outline the specifics of the latest provincial...
Nov 19, 2021
