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Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help
DENVER (AP) - A former Colorado sheriff's deputy convicted in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who called 911 for help was sentenced Monday to three years in prison. In February, ju...
Apr 14, 2025

Body recovered from Okanagan Lake after landslide near West Kelowna
A search and rescue team in Kelowna says the body of a missing man has been recovered from Okanagan Lake, nearly two weeks after a massive landslide swept his vehicle off the road.The landslide occurr...
Apr 14, 2025

Top prospect Ivan Demidov to make Canadiens debut against Blackhawks
MONTREAL - Top prospect Ivan Demidov will make his highly anticipated NHL debut Monday when the Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Blackhawks with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Demidov skated on...
Apr 14, 2025

Vernon revises facility renewal priorities to fund HVAC work
Vernon has changed its plan for enhancements to city-owned buildings to cover a high priority project.A report to Vernon City Council said a total of $1.2-million had previously been allocated to be u...
Apr 14, 2025

Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country's political freedoms but was criticized for lackluster leadership, has died of ...
Apr 14, 2025

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence planned to beat him, documents say
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion where he set a fire had pla...
Apr 14, 2025

Next Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Rome, AP source says, as Italy prepares for negotiations
ROME (AP) - Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program appeared ready Monday to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source said the next round of negotia...
Apr 14, 2025

In the news today: Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poil...
Apr 14, 2025

Carney, Poilievre in Montreal today as election campaign continues
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold a press c...
Apr 14, 2025

Winnipeg Jets capture franchise-first Presidents' Trophy despite 4-1 loss to Oilers
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets claimed the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy on Sunday even though they lost 4-1 to the Edmonton Oilers. The Jets captured the crown for most points in the NHL regular...
Apr 13, 2025

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