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An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials. The soldier, who is not being identified, was stationed in South Korea and w...
May 06, 2024
Early to rise, early to play soccer for Forge FC, CF Montreal in cup quarterfinal
Forge FC and CF Montreal have to hit the ground running Tuesday. Forge, the reigning Canadian Premier League champion, hosts the MLS side in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal...
May 06, 2024
Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
CHICAGO (AP) - Child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades, according to disturbing accounts in a lawsuit filed Monday by 95 men and women housed a...
May 06, 2024
Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard's application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex traffi...
May 06, 2024
Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery
WHITEHORSE - The federal government is contributing $45 million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and i...
May 06, 2024
Timeline of slayings of 4 women in Winnipeg, demands to search a landfill for remains
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg man has admitted to killing four women but claims he's not criminally responsible because of mental illness. Jeremy Skibicki, 37, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-d...
May 06, 2024
No. 12 Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood added to RBC Canadian Open field
ANCASTER, Ont. - Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood have been added to the field at the RBC Canadian Open. Lowry is ranked No. 12 on the PGA Tour following his win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on...
May 06, 2024
Public encouraged to plan ahead during Emergency Preparedness Week
The City of Vernon is advising residents to take steps to protect and prepare themselves for emergency situations.May 5 -11 is Emergency Preparedness Week, and this year's theme is Be Prepared. Know y...
May 06, 2024
Leafs back under-fire Mitch Marner; Sheldon Keefe bullish on future as head coach
TORONTO - Mitch Marner says it "means the world" to be a member of the Maple Leafs. The Toronto winger has taken heat from fans and media following the club's first-round playoff exit at the hands of ...
May 06, 2024
Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says encampments set up on university campuses by pro-Palestinian protesters "need to move." Ford says he's getting messages from parents expressing concerns that t...
May 06, 2024
