NewsThe Canadian Press3rd man charged in 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
NEW YORK (AP) — A third man has been charged in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, prosecutors said Tuesday, marking the latest movement in a case that languished for years. Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York filed a superseding indictment on Tuesday, charging Jay Bryant, 49, in the death of Jason “Jay” Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay. Two other men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., had previously been indicted in August 2020 for the
PoliticsThe Canadian PressHere's what's in, what's out of the debt limit bill to avert US default
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have been working the phones in an intense push to sell Congress on the 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending. The Democratic president and Republican speaker have to win their respective parties’ support for the plan in time to avert a default that would shake the global economy. On Tuesday, lawmakers began scrutinizing and debating
SportsThe Canadian PressUS crushes New Zealand to reach Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals; Israel also advances
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The United States reached the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals in convincing fashion without conceding again after beating New Zealand 4-0 on Tuesday in Mendoza. The Americans dominated the round-of-16 match without much threat from the New Zealanders, but they struggled to show it on the scoreboard. After Owen Wolff's lucky early opener, the U.S. didn't score again until the 61st minute through Cade Cowell. Justin Che and Rokas Pukstas added on. The U.S. is the on
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Twitter NYC cleaning workers sue over firings they say spoiled 'Christmas holidays'
NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven former Twitter cleaning workers at its New York City offices sued the company Tuesday, saying they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay and damages after they were abruptly fired in December. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court maintained that the company violated New York City rules that protect union workers from being replaced by workers from another cleaning company for at least three months. That company was sued as well. The firings came within da
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MD of Bighorn, Kananaskis councils driving ahead with transit study
Inter-municipal discussions are set to begin as MD of Bighorn council has signalled its interest in a joint transit feasibility study with Kananaskis Improvement District (KID). The neighbouring districts, governing a combined population of fewer than 2,000 people over about 6,768 square kilometres of land, will look at combining funds in their 2023 budgets to review options for getting buses on the road and providing better connectivity throughout the region. “I’m grateful that Kananaskis Impro
NewsCBCSped-up planning approvals leave residents less time to weigh in
Ottawa city staff say they need to tighten up timelines for community consultation, if they hope to meet new provincial timelines for reviewing development plans. That recommendation was one of several approved by members of the planning committee and agriculture and rural affairs committee at their joint meeting on Tuesday, despite many councillors expressing concerns. Staff admitted in their report that these shifts — which included hiring dozens of staff, holding extra meetings and creating a
NewsThe Canadian PressManson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings at the direction of cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be released from prison on parole. The appellate court’s ruling reverses an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected parole for Van Houten in 2020. She has been recommended for parole five times since 2016. All of those recommendations were rejected by either Newsom or former Gov. Jerry Brown. Newsom could re
NewsCBCRussia blames Ukraine for Moscow drone attacks
Russian authorities are accusing Ukraine of launching drone strikes in Moscow that damaged some buildings and alarmed residents. Ukraine has endured a series of deadly airstrikes this month and denies any involvement.
NewsThe Canadian PressCanada Soccer faces independent audit into finances, new funding conditions
OTTAWA — The federal government is imposing new conditions on funding for Canada Soccer, the sports ministry confirmed to The Canadian Press on Tuesday. The announcement comes after several parliamentary committee hearings where the organization faced criticism for its handling of a sex abuse scandal, questions about a controversial broadcasting deal as well as the treatment of female soccer players, including women's team captain Christine Sinclair, by former executives. The story was first rep
NewsCBCCharlottetown restaurant facing human rights complaint
A former employee at Smitty's Family Restaurant in Charlottetown says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment. Kimberly Milligan testified at a P.E.I. Human Rights Commission Hearing in Charlottetown on Tuesday. She testified by video link from Regina, Saskatchewan, where she now lives. Milligan worked at the restaurant on and off between 2002 and 2018. She testified she was verbally and physically harassed by two male employees and a male customer at the restaurant during the time she w
NewsCBCMounties in Duncan, B.C., looking for 2 men who may be able to assist sexual assault investigation
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP say they're looking for two men who may be able to assist their investigation into a reported sexual assault in Duncan, B.C., on May 16. Investigators say they responded to a call at the 200-block of the Trans Canada Highway in Duncan at around 7 p.m. after a woman said she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man while walking on a trail between McAdam Park and Trunk Road. RCMP were unable to find a suspect despite "immediate patrols," according to a statement. The wo
PoliticsThe Canadian PressNevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Those who harass, intimidate or use force on election workers performing their duties in Nevada could soon face up to four years in prison under a new law signed by the Western swing state’s Republican governor on Tuesday. The law is meant to deter attacks against those in state and local election offices who have faced increased scrutiny for doing their jobs, Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said Tuesday. Threats and initimidation of election workers had ramp
HealthThe Canadian PressColorado tackles eating disorders by limiting use of BMI and diet pill sales to kids
DENVER (AP) — In the midst of a surge in eating disorders across the country, Colorado's acting governor signed bills Tuesday that will create a state program dedicated to addressing the mental illness, limit the use of body mass index in determining treatment and restrict the sale of diet pills to minors. Colorado and several other states tackling the issue are responding to the nearly 30 million Americans — roughly the population of Texas — who will struggle with an eating disorder, such as an
NewsThe Canadian PressForest fire closes portion of Highway 631 in northern Ontario, fire bans in effect
Ontario Provincial Police say a highway between the northern communities of White River and Hornepayne is closed due to a forest fire causing "extremely dangerous conditions" in the area. Police have posted photos online showing heavy black smoke alongside Highway 631. Conditions had improved enough for the highway to reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday, said OPP Const. Ashley Nickle, but changing winds around 2 p.m. caused zero visibility, causing another closure. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Fo
NewsCBCMontreal's Plateau venue, La Tulipe, will have to lower sound, judge rules
La Tulipe, a popular and storied music venue on Papineau Avenue in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, will have to comply with sound regulations, a Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled. The venue's neighbour, real estate investor Pierre-Yves Beaudoin, had made several police complaints about noise, culminating in a request for a court injunction at the end of 2021. Beaudoin bought the building adjacent to La Tulipe in 2016, following a mistake that cleared it for residential development, de
NewsThe Canadian PressRuling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protects Sacklers from lawsuits
A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to the opioid epidemic while shielding the wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, from future lawsuits. Under the plan approved Tuesday by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, members of the wealthy Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, which would become a new company known as Knoa, with its profits being sent to a fund t
SportsThe Canadian PressCanada loses 5-2 to the U.S. in group play at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Canada dug itself an early hole and fell 5-2 to the defending champion United States on Tuesday in group play at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. Ally Sentnor scored twice and Madeline Dahlien, Gisele Thompson and Onyeka Gamero added singles for the Americans, who opened the scoring in the third minute and led 2-0 after just 11 minutes. Amanda Allen and Nyah Rose replied for Canada, which trailed 3-0 at the half. Both teams had already qualified for
NewsThe Canadian PressVancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs
Vancouver councillors have approved the honorary street name of Komagata Maru Place for an iconic landmark in a move to redress a case of systemic discrimination that took place more than a century ago. The city says Canada Place will get the second name to acknowledge historical discrimination against South Asian communities. The Komagata Maru docked near the current location of Canada Place in 1914 with 340 Sikh, 27 Muslim and 12 Hindu passengers on board, most of whom were denied entry into C
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Florida art dealer gets 2 years, 3 months in Warhol forgery scheme
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida art dealer was sentenced Tuesday to two years and three months in federal prison in connection with a scheme involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol paintings. Daniel Elie Bouaziz, 69, was sentenced in Fort Pierce federal court, according to court records. He pleaded guilty in February to a single count of money laundering, while prosecutors agreed to drop 16 other counts related to fraud and embezzlement. Bouaziz was fined $15,000, and a restitution heari
NewsCBCOttawa MPP's bill to oust misbehaving councillors expected to fail 2nd reading
A private members' bill put forth by an Ottawa MPP that aims to oust city councillors who don't comply with workplace violence and harassment policies is not expected to pass second reading in the Ontario legislature Wednesday. The Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, or Bill 5, had a second reading on May 30 for the second time. During the proceeding MPPs shouted yay or nay, and the Speaker said the nays appeared to be in the majority. A more formal recorded vote will be held Wed
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Catholic Division approves new three-year Strategic Plan
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division has approved their new three-year Strategic Plan during their regular meeting on Monday. The three-year plan was passed at the same time as the division’s budget and after over a year of work and feedback in the division. Director of education Lorel Trumier said that they passed the two items in the same meeting because they needed to have a budget passed to fund the plan itself. The Strategic Plan covers the years 2023-2026 and will officially come int
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Dinosaur exhibition temporarily closes in Atlanta after intruders cause expensive damage
ATLANTA (AP) — A dinosaur exhibition linked to the Jurassic Park movie franchise has temporarily closed its Atlanta location after police say people broke in and caused more than $250,000 in damage. Atlanta police say they responded Monday to a burglary call at the exhibition, which had just opened Friday at Pullman Yards, an event space east of downtown Atlanta. The general manager told police that four people broke in around 9:30 p.m. Surveillance footage showed one person sitting atop of one
NewsCBC#TheMoment B.C. woman wins cheese-rolling race while unconscious
Delaney Irving was backpacking across Europe and decided to enter the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Race on a whim. Despite losing consciousness due to a hard fall, she won the race and woke up with the famous cheese wheel in her lap.
NewsCBCNDP joins calls to remove special rapporteur David Johnston
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh now says David Johnston should be replaced from his lead role investigating foreign interference in Canadian elections over conflict-of-interest concerns, but he says he won't force an election over it.
