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Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home
VANCOUVER - With a name like Frank the Tank, you might think nothing could stop the 16-kilogram sulcata tortoise, but wandering alone on farmland near Richmond, B.C., certainly slowed him down. Shelle...
Oct 17, 2023
Judge to deem if man with history of mental illness responsible in death of parents
WINNIPEG - A judge is expected to decide whether a Winnipeg man should be deemed not criminally responsible for his role in the killings of his parents and stabbing a colleague. Manitoba Court of King...
Oct 17, 2023
French prosecutor says alleged attacker in school stabbing declared allegiance to Islamic State
PARIS (AP) - France's anti-terror prosecutor said Tuesday that a suspected Islamic extremist declared allegiance to the Islamic State group before fatally stabbing a teacher in a school attack last we...
Oct 17, 2023
In the news today: War update from Israel, Canadian grocers keep mum on pricing plans
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Day 11 of the latest Israel-Palestinian War Palestinians are describing intense...
Oct 17, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial to hear testimony from final Ottawa resident
OTTAWA - The trial for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is set to wrap up hearing testimony from downtown Ottawa residents today. Paul Jorgenson began his evidence Monday in the criminal trial of Tamar...
Oct 17, 2023
Versailles Palace evacuated again for security alert amid high vigilance in France against attacks
PARIS (AP) - The Palace of Versailles, one of France's most visited tourist attractions, is being evacuated for a security scare. It's the second time in four days the palace has had to close, with Fr...
Oct 17, 2023
Police shoot dead suspected extremist accused of killing 2 Swedish soccer fans on a Brussels street
BRUSSELS (AP) - Police in Belgium on Tuesday shot dead a suspected Tunisian extremist accused of killing two Swedish soccer fans in a brazen shooting on a Brussels street before disappearing into the ...
Oct 17, 2023
Police shoot dead suspected extremist accused of killing 2 Swedish soccer fans on a Brussels street
BRUSSELS (AP) - Police in Belgium on Tuesday shot dead a suspected Tunisian extremist accused of killing two Swedish soccer fans in a brazen shooting on a Brussels street before disappearing into the ...
Oct 17, 2023
Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices. Earlier this month, Champagne ann...
Oct 17, 2023
India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, says it is up to Parliament
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying Tuesday that it was up to Parliament to create such a law. Chief Justice DY Chan...
Oct 17, 2023
