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‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. Frank James, 6...
Oct 05, 2023
Sask. Nigerian community celebrates Independance Day
Saskatchewan's Nigerian community is celebrating an important anniversary.On Oct. 1, 1960, Nigeria was granted full independence from Great Britain. To mark the 63rd anniversary, and celebrate Naija D...
Oct 05, 2023
Sask. man’s Snapchat accounts may lead to more child porn charges
The RCMP urges Snapchat users to inform police if they've connected with the following handles: Maximum_max11, MaxxyMaxlove, Stretch_Enjoyer.A 29-year-old Regina man is accused of communicating with a...
Oct 05, 2023
B.C. sets out law to ban use of illegal drugs in many public places
VICTORIA - British Columbia is setting out new rules as it attempts to navigate a way to curb the overdose crisis with drug decriminalization. Possession of small amounts of many illicit drugs was dec...
Oct 05, 2023
Hockey Canada implements new 'minimum attire' rule in minor league dressing rooms
Hockey Canada has implemented a new dressing room policy for the 2023-24 minor hockey season, including a "minimum attire rule," with the goal of respecting privacy and making dressing environments mo...
Oct 05, 2023
Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA, Czechia - Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., a...
Oct 05, 2023
Women's Equality Coalition applauds sex-work ruling, calls on Ottawa to do more
OTTAWA - A coalition of women's groups that support Canada's laws criminalizing some aspects of prostitution are calling on the federal government to do more to support and protect vulnerable people i...
Oct 05, 2023
Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin says
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of people who died in the Aug. 23 crash of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane. ...
Oct 05, 2023
Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is immune from prosecution for actio...
Oct 05, 2023
Lions, Bombers faceoff with first place in the CFL's Western Division at stake
SURREY, B.C. - Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in wh...
Oct 05, 2023
