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RCMP wants drones in every detachment by 2024
The Mounties are looking to add more eyes in the sky by expanding their use of unmanned aircraft.They want every detachment in Saskatchewan to have a drone by April of next year.Insp. Devin Pugh with ...
Aug 30, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges
OTTAWA - The leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" are preparing to answer to criminal charges next week for their part in the massive demonstration that gridlocked Ottawa last year - but the stakes go beyo...
Aug 30, 2023
Former Catholic cardinal, age 93, is not competent to stand trial on teen sexual abuse charges
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - A judge ruled Wednesday that a 93-year-old former Roman Catholic cardinal is not competent to stand trial after both prosecutors and defense attorneys determined he suffers from d...
Aug 30, 2023
B.C. posts $704 million budget surplus for 2022-2023, say audited public accounts
VICTORIA - An audited public accounting of British Columbia's financial records shows the province posted a surplus of more than $700 million in the 2022-2023 budget year. Finance Minister Katrine Con...
Aug 30, 2023
King's Plate winner Paramount Prince to run in Prince of Wales
TORONTO - King's Plate winner Paramount Prince will take a run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. Trainer Mark Casse said Wednesday that Paramount Prince will race Sept 12 in the $400,000 Prince of Wal...
Aug 30, 2023
Source: Canadian Rourke clears NFL waivers, to return to Jags on practice roster
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Canadian Nathan Rourke will begin his NFL career on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice roster. According to a source, the Victoria native cleared NFL waivers Wednesday and will jo...
Aug 30, 2023
Quebec transport minister apologizes after being photographed without seatbelt
Quebec Transport Minister Genevive Guilbault is apologizing after photos emerged of her not wearing her seatbelt while on the road. The photos, published by the Journal de Montreal today, were taken o...
Aug 30, 2023
Peters named Hurricanes head coach, first coaching job after racism controversy
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Bill Peters is being given a second chance by the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but not by the former player who was the target of his racism. Peters was named Lethbridge's new head coach...
Aug 30, 2023
Canada's Henderson, Conners to team up at Grant Thornton Invitational
Canada's top-ranked men's and women's golfers are teaming up. Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners will be partners at the Grant Thornton Invitational. The unique event will see 16 LPGA and 16 PGA Tour ...
Aug 30, 2023
Head coach Keefe signs multi-year contract extension with Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Head coach Sheldon Keefe has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Terms of the deal were not announced. The 42-year-old was named Maple Leafs head coach on No...
Aug 30, 2023
