Man arrested for arson at home of slain lawmaker’s relative
WATER VALLEY, Miss. (AP) — A man has been arrested for arson in a December fire that killed the sister-in-law of a former Mississippi lawmaker.
Community leaders say Montreal Chinatown plan a good first step, but lacks specifics
Montreal's new development blueprint for Chinatown marks a step in the right direction but lacks the concrete measures needed to ensure neighbourhood preservation, community leaders said Sunday. The response comes after Mayor Valérie Plante outlined a ...
Old growth logging opponents end hunger strike; 8 more arrests at Fairy Creek
VICTORIA — Mounties have arrested eight more people camped near old-growth forest logging areas west of Victoria. RCMP say in a release that seven of the people they arrested Saturday were in violation of an injunction ordering them off the land
Saskatchewan announces all COVID-19 public health measures will end July 11
REGINA — Saskatchewan will lift all remaining public health measures meant to protect against COVID-19 as of July 11, making it the second province to do so, behind only Alberta. The province can move to Step 3 of its pandemic reopening
Saskatchewan announces all COVID-19 public health measures will end July 11
REGINA — Saskatchewan will be lifting all remaining public health measures meant to protect against COVID-19 as of July 11. Premier Scott Moe says the province can move to Step 3 of its pandemic reopening plan since Saskatchewan is so close
Yemeni officials say battle for key city intensifies
MARIB, Yemen (AP) — Heated battles have taken place in recent days between forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the country’s Iran-backed rebels around the strategic city of Marib, Yemeni officials said Sunday. The rebels, known ...
Province launches Quebec-only music policy in government buildings, phone lines
MONTREAL — Don't expect to hear Drake's "Hotline Bling" next time you're on hold with the Quebec government. From now on, only music by Quebec artists will be played in provincial government buildings and on phone lines, with particular emphasis on
Video shows California deputy kicking suspect in head
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California sheriff’s deputy is under criminal investigation after he was recorded on video kicking a pursuit suspect in the head while the man appeared to be surrendering.
EU diplomat: mistrust at core of Lebanon political crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — A struggle for power and strong mistrust is at the heart of the fight between Lebanese political leaders and the deadlock over government formation, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said Sunday.
Health minister urges Quebecers to get proof of vaccination as restrictions ease
MONTREAL — Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé is encouraging Quebecers inoculated against COVID-19 to get their proof of vaccination if they haven't done so already. In a tweet this morning, Dubé posted a link to the provincial government's website ...