Michael K. Williams, the actor best known for his role in the HBO series “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” was found dead…
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Admissibility of Greg Fertuck’s confession during Mr. Big sting at heart of his murder trial
by Sue JonesThe trial of Greg Fertuck, charged with murdering his estranged wife, whose body was never found, begins Tuesday at Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon. It’s expected to turn on whether the judge accepts admissions Fertuck made to undercover police officers posing as criminals during a Mr. Big sting. Greg Fertuck made a controversial confession to…
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Shooting on Sask. First Nation leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded; RCMP search for suspect
by Sue JonesRCMP based in Melfort, Sask., are searching for a suspect after a shooting on the James Smith Cree Nation left two people dead and a third wounded. They cancelled an emergency alert issued after the shooting Sunday evening.
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Expect longer wait times at Pearson Airport, passengers told due to border change on Tuesday
by Sue JonesToronto’s Pearson International Airport is warning passengers that they should expect longer wait times as of Tuesday when Canada opens its borders to fully vaccinated foreign travellers who meet entry conditions.Travellers arrive at Terminal 3 at Pearson Airport in Toronto on Feb. 22, 2021. As of Tuesday, Canada will welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers who meet…
The president of the national body representing Inuit in Canada says ongoing progress with reconciliation hangs in the balance in this federal election.Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, is urging voters to elect members of Parliament who will sincerely push forward with reconciliation. (Kate Kyle/CBC)The president of the national body representing Inuit in…
Doctors are being pushed by some of their patients to prescribe Ivermectin, despite it being an “unproven” medication for COVID-19. Arthur Caplan,…
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Kansas City Southern board agrees to re-engage with CP Rail, after regulator rejects CN bid
by Sue JonesKansas City Southern board agrees to re-engage with CP Rail, after regulator rejects CN bid | CBC News LoadedCalgaryKansas City Southern has agreed to re-engage with Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. after the U.S. transportation regulator placed a roadblock in the path of the bid from rival Canadian National Railway Co.CP Rail has given a deadline…
The families of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor organized a march on Sunday to mark 1,000 days of the two men’s detention in China.Supporters of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor take part in a march in Ottawa on Sept. 5, 2021, marking 1,000 days since the two men were detained in China on charges of…