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B.C. Prosecution Service updates hate crime definitions, includes 'hate propaganda'
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Prosecution Service has revised its hate crimes policy, expanding definitions and guidance related to hate-motivated offences. The service says the definitions of hate ...
Feb 16, 2024
Ukraine withdrawing from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's military chief said early Saturday that he's withdrawing troops from Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where they've battled a Russian assault for four months. In a short sta...
Feb 16, 2024
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Vince Carter is one step from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter - who played 22 NBA seasons, the most in league history - was among the Hall of Fame finalists announced Friday at...
Feb 16, 2024
Japan has launched its flagship H3 rocket in aclosely-watched 2nd test after failed debut last year
TOKYO (AP) - A new Japanese flagship H3 rocket lifted off from a space station in southwestern Japan on Saturday in a key second test flight a year after its failed debut launch. The H3 rocket blasted...
Feb 16, 2024
Sask. school boards association says class complexity shouldn’t be in teachers’ deal
Throughout its negotiations with the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has maintained class size and complexity should be included in any collective bargaining agreement.On ...
Feb 16, 2024
Carlton grad class rallies around former classmate
Kenzie Dunn fondly recalls how much her friend looked forward to graduating, making sure everyone knew she was moving to New York with her dog.Sadly those plans were brought to a halt when 16-year-old...
Feb 16, 2024
Group looking to take legal action against Sask. Government over clearcutting in Boreal Forest
A group of concerned citizens plans to take the Saskatchewan Government to court over the clearcutting they're allowing in the Boreal Forest.Cathy Sproule, who's overseeing the legal action, told paNO...
Feb 16, 2024
Injured Raonic withdraws from Rotterdam quarterfinal against Sinner
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic withdrew from his quarterfinal against top seed Jannik Sinner with an injury Friday at the ABN Amro Open tennis tournament. Raonic was tralining 7-6 (4),...
Feb 16, 2024
RCMP in Ontario make arrest for alleged communication of safeguarded information
TORONTO - The RCMP in Ontario say they have arrested one person who allegedly communicated safeguarded information to a foreign entity or terrorist group with the intent to put critical infrastructure...
Feb 16, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Manoah feeling confident again after a down year
DUNEDIN, Fla. - With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays' locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone...
Feb 16, 2024
