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Alex Jones set to testify in trial over Sandy Hook hoax lies
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appeared in court Thursday in Connecticut as he and his lawyer try to limit damages he must pay for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook sc...
Sep 22, 2022
New taxes on banks and life insurers will generate $5.3 billion over five years: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates proposed new federal taxes on some financial institutions could generate $5.3 billion over the next five years. Two new PBO reports calculate the ex...
Sep 22, 2022
Quebec election: Party leaders' to debate one more time ahead of Oct. 3 election
MONTREAL - Quebec party leaders will face off one final time ahead of the Oct. 3 election during a French-language televised debate tonight. The incumbent Coalition Avenir Qubec led by Franois Legault...
Sep 22, 2022
Banning Russians from visiting Canada would trap dissidents, Liberals say
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says she does not support following European countries in barring Russians from getting visas, since many are likely to flee their country. Joly says Russ...
Sep 22, 2022
Decision on The Mustard Seed shelter delayed
For the second time, city council delayed a decision on a proposal by The Mustard Seed to start a homeless shelter in Prince Albert. Council wanted to know more about The Mustard Seed's finances and h...
Sep 22, 2022
Judge blocks Indiana abortion ban week after it took effect
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constit...
Sep 22, 2022
Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome. The Czech Foreign Ministry has told the NHL of its stance because of Ru...
Sep 22, 2022
David Silva guilty of hurting woman during brawl in Spain
MADRID (AP) - Former Spain and Manchester City midfielder David Silva has been found guilty of hurting a woman during a brawl, a Spanish court has ruled. According to court documents seen by The Assoc...
Sep 22, 2022
In The Rings: Muyres, Walker ready to focus exclusively on mixed doubles this quad
Canadian curler Kirk Muyres admits his focus was somewhat divided in the last quadrennial as he tried to split his time between mixed doubles and the four-player game. Muyres and mixed doubles partner...
Sep 22, 2022
Long-COVID and autoimmune diseases, new Canadian airline : In The News for Sept. 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Sep 22, 2022
