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Trooper with checkered FBI past convicted of child rape in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A former FBI agent was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while serving as an Alabama state trooper - a law enforcement job he landed even after he was...
Jun 14, 2024
'Hill he's prepared to die on': Second undercover officer at Coutts conspiracy trial
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A second undercover Mountie who infiltrated the Coutts border blockade said Anthony (Tony) Olienick displayed a strong dislike of police and told her he had guns and ammunition at ...
Jun 14, 2024
Frank Stronach accused of sexually assaulting three complainants: document
Canadian businessman and billionaire Frank Stronach is accused of sexually assaulting three different complainants in alleged incidents that took place in Toronto and Aurora, Ont., a court document fi...
Jun 14, 2024
Senators sign forward Cole Reinhardt to one-year, two-way contract extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Cole Reinhardt to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $95,...
Jun 14, 2024
RCMP arrest Quebec man for 3D printing of guns and spreading hatred against Jews
MONTREAL - The RCMP say they arrested a Quebec man Thursday on charges of hate speech and 3D printing of firearms. The police say they seized a "significant quantity" of 3D printers and a homemade fir...
Jun 14, 2024
Aides' vehicle in a convoy carrying Mexico's next president involved in a crash that killed 1
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A highway accident Friday involving an SUV carrying aides to Claudia Sheinbaum, who won Mexico's June 2 presidential elections, has resulted in at least one fatality. Sheinbaum was ...
Jun 14, 2024
Singh won't break pact with Liberals despite concern PM isn't protecting democracy
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh is not willing to break ranks with the minority Liberal government, even after criticizing the prime minister for failing to protect Canada's democra...
Jun 14, 2024
Toronto FC looks to reduce 'needless' cautions and cut back on conceding late goals
TORONTO - Discipline was a topic of discussion this week for Toronto FC, which has conceded 12 goals in the last 15 minutes of league games this season. Only San Jose, which languishes in the league b...
Jun 14, 2024
Victims of workplace harassment, sexual violence can get free legal counsel in Quebec
QUBEC - Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace. Employment Minister Je...
Jun 14, 2024
Vernon ultra athlete off to France for endurance event
A history-making Vernon ultra athlete is ready for her next ultra challenge.Shanda Hill will be in Colmar, France this month to compete in one of the most gruelling endurance races in the world: the B...
Jun 14, 2024
