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House to vote on censuring Gosar over posting violent video
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for tweeting an animated video that depicted him striking Rep. Alexandria Oca...
Nov 17, 2021
Coalition pushes for automatic sealing of a criminal record if no new convictions
OTTAWA - Dozens of civil society groups are urging the federal Liberals to fundamentally revamp the criminal pardon system by automatically sealing a person's record once they have completed their sen...
Nov 17, 2021
Former Prince Albert Raider Josh Morrissey makes a die-hard fan's dream come true
A dream came true for a young Prince Albert Raiders fan after former Raider and current Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey's generous gesture made 12-year-old Lucas Adams' first NHL game memorabl...
Nov 17, 2021
Prince Albert seniors slowed by icy conditions
Icy rain and heavy snow from the storm that passed through this week are making it harder to commute just about anywhere, whether it's on foot or in a vehicle. The senior population of Prince Albert i...
Nov 17, 2021
In Israel, Miss Universe says pageant no place for politics
JERUSALEM (AP) - The reigning Miss Universe said Wednesday the long-running beauty pageant shouldn't be politicized, even though its next edition is being held in Israel amid pressure on contestants t...
Nov 17, 2021
Recovery efforts continue in B.C., October inflation rate : In The News for Nov. 17
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 Nov. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 17, 2021
Hate speech trial of likely French far-right candidate opens
PARIS (AP) - A far-right TV pundit who is expected to run for the French presidency goes on trial Wednesday for allegedly inciting racial hatred with his comments on unaccompanied migrant children. Er...
Nov 17, 2021
Hundreds go missing in Burkina Faso amid extremist violence
FADA N'GOURMA, Burkina Faso (AP) - The last time Polenli Combary spoke to her son on the phone she prayed for God to bless him. Shortly after, she called back but the line was dead. Her 34-year-old so...
Nov 17, 2021
Nunavut assembly to choose premier, cabinet in secret ballot vote
IQALUIT - Newly elected members of Nunavut's legislative assembly are to choose today who will lead the territory's next government. They will use secret ballots to select a premier, a Speaker and nin...
Nov 17, 2021
Statistics Canada to detail October inflation rate as pace of price growth rises
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is scheduled to release October's inflation rate today, in the shadow of economic warnings that the pace of price growth is likely to accelerate. The annual inflation rate i...
Nov 17, 2021
