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Suspect sought after 3 killed in convenience store shooting
SEATTLE (AP) - Authorities closed portions of several roads Tuesday as they searched for the suspect in a random shooting at a Yakima, Washington, convenience store that left at least three people dea...
Jan 24, 2023

Curling PA plans met with 'cautious optimism' from some top Canadian curlers
The organizer of a new curling players' association said the group's efforts have been generally well received by athletes since its executive group and plans were unveiled a month ago. Rylan Hartley ...
Jan 24, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Two dead, two hurt in separate B.C. avalanches
VANCOUVER - Two people are dead and two more are hurt in separate avalanches in British Columbia's backcountry. Heli-skiing operator CMH Nomads says two guests and a guide were caught in an avalanche ...
Jan 24, 2023

Monterey Park shooting victims named; police seek motive
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) - The 11 people killed in a dance hall shooting ranged in age from 57 to 76, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Tuesday in releasing the names of the dead as inves...
Jan 24, 2023

Canada's passport application backlog now 'virtually eliminated,' minister says
OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Karina Gould says Service Canada has "virtually eliminated" the massive backlog of passport applications that were delayed this year because of a surge in demand. ...
Jan 24, 2023

Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro-Québec for Churchill Falls destruction
MONTREAL - A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Qubec for $2.2-billion, claiming the Churchill Falls hydroelectric station has destroyed a significant part of their traditional territory. The lawsui...
Jan 24, 2023

Georgia election probe report to remain secret for now
ATLANTA (AP) - A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release. Fulton County Superi...
Jan 24, 2023

Const. Nicole Chan may have had suicide attempts prior to 2019 death: VPD sergeant
BURNABY, B.C. - A Vancouver Police Department human resources officer told a coroner's inquest that Const. Nicole Chan had a history of mental health issues and potential suicide attempts before inapp...
Jan 24, 2023

Fish sounds could help scientists understand their ocean world
Fish, it turns out, are a chatty lot. They communicate about everything from what area of the sea has the best food to where predators might be hiding and, of course, their desire for a mate. Now, res...
Jan 24, 2023

Riders announce signing of American running back
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back running back B.J. Emmons.The 6-foot-0, 220-pounder was on the CFL team's practice roster last season after initially signing in October.Emmons had NFL st...
Jan 24, 2023