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Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S., dealing a victory to the Biden admi...
Feb 29, 2024
Rugby league road a learning journey for coach Aaron Zimmerle and Canada Wolverines
Aaron Zimmerle's sporting journey has taken him from Australia to Las Vegas this week, wearing Canadian colours. The Canadian-born, Australia-based Zimmerle will coach the Canada Wolverines in a rugby...
Feb 29, 2024
Ottawa adds funding to CBC, despite executives' claims it was asked to cut its budget
OTTAWA - Canada's public broadcaster is getting an increase in funding, despite executives' claims that they were asked to cut its budget for the next fiscal year. Documents from the Heritage Departme...
Feb 29, 2024
Golf Canada chief sport officer Kevin Blue named Canada Soccer general secretary, CEO
Canada Soccer has turned to the world of golf to find its new general secretary and CEO. Kevin Blue comes from Golf Canada, where he has served as chief sport officer since December 2020. Previously B...
Feb 29, 2024
Competition Bureau gets court order for investigation into Google's ad practices
GATINEAU, Que. - The Competition Bureau says it's obtained a court order in an ongoing investigation into Google's advertising practices in Canada. The order requires Google to produce records and wri...
Feb 29, 2024
After more than a year, Ottawa moves to hire permanent federal ethics commissioner
OTTAWA - The federal government has appointed a new ethics commissioner with the support of opposition parties. Konrad von Finckenstein, who had been serving as acting ethics commissioner since August...
Feb 29, 2024
Health agency emphasizes tighter research security after firing of two scientists
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has taken steps to bolster research security after two scientists lost their jobs over their dealings with China. The agency, which is responsible f...
Feb 29, 2024
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) supports the sharing of cultural skills and knowledge to young people through participatory cultural activity with First Nations or Mtis arts an...
Feb 29, 2024
Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) - Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen. Mitch McConnell s...
Feb 29, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court will not hear N.L. constable's sex assault appeal
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from a Newfoundland police officer convicted of a 2014 sexual assault. The decision today from the country's highest court closes...
Feb 29, 2024
