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RCMP said they have arrested another suspect related to June's shootout in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, about 600 km north of Regina. Police said they found the wanted man hiding under a blanket in the back seat of a vehicle parked at a business on Highway 2 in La Ronge at approximately 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. They arrested him and also seized an illegally-modified loaded firearm during a search of the vehicle. Thirty-six-year-old Allan Sanderson faces two charges related to the June 19 shootout that pro
The deadly Fourth of July shooting rampage outside Chicago has some in the suburb of Highland Park contemplating whether to leave the United States. Locals cheered as prosecutors levelled seven charges of first-degree murder against the alleged perpetrator.
After heavy rains and record river flooding, creeks and rivers in the Amazon capital Manaus have been covered by a carpet of trash, affecting entire communities. View on euronews
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday to protect abortion providers and patients from extradition to states that have banned the practice. (July 6)
It took hundreds of messages to landlords, a groundswell of support from a community of dog lovers, and stints in the Gathering Place, a hotel, and multiple campsites. But after searching since last December, Tremaine "Trey" Clarke and his trusty dog, Buddy, have finally landed a new apartment. "My god, I've got my keys," Clarke said. "Now I've got some stability." Clarke said he was ecstatic when he heard the news this week. "I was jumping up and down—I felt like John Travolta, dancing all over
The Assembly of First Nations is meeting in Vancouver this week, but what is meant to be the time to take care of important business is now being marred by infighting surrounding its national chief. Delegates voted to end the temporary suspension of RoseAnne Archibald late this afternoon, but the chief's fight isn't over yet. Neetu Garcha explains.
JACKSON, Calif. (AP) — Evacuation orders were expanded Tuesday for remote California communities near a wildfire that may have been sparked by fireworks or a barbecue on the Fourth of July in a mountainous region that's a top tourism destination. The Electra Fire in Sierra Nevada Gold Country broke out Monday afternoon and tripled in size to about 6.1 square miles (15.8 square kilometers). It was 5% contained Tuesday night. The fire was making short, uphill runs, fire officials said. “The rate o
The olive oil that covers their bodies from head to toe makes it impossible to get a grip, leading to one of the sport's trademark moves where one opponent thrusts his hands into the other's trousers for an advantage.View on euronews
The Conservative Party's leadership election organizing committee says Patrick Brown has been disqualified from the race after "serious allegations of wrongdoing" related to financing rules.
People in the Hay River, N.W.T., area are still recovering from damages caused by the unprecedented spring flood. "It's going to be a lifelong impact," said Paradise Valley resident Bhreagh Ingarfield. Last week, the territory's Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) announced its assistance plan for flood recovery. Residents can submit eligible claims for reimbursement through the N.W.T. 's updated Disaster Assistance Policy. For residents of Paradise Valley — a small agricultural
Inside a bright green building on Church Street in Halifax, Stacey Gomez sits at her desk, working on her computer. Her home is peaceful, filled with art and plants. Outside, workers saw and hammer. Gomez is one of the last people left in the seven-unit building. In March, all the tenants were given forms known as a DR5, asking them to leave for renovations, and many complied. Gomez didn't sign the form. She said she believes her landlord, Marcus Ranjbar, is trying to "renovict" her for minor re
President Joe Biden sought to reassure frustrated blue-collar voters in Ohio by highlighting federal action to shore up troubled pension funding for millions now on the job or retired. (July 6)
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade made an initial court appearance, and Associated Press writer Don Babwin was among those who attended the hearing (July 6) (AP video/Mike Householder)
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Members of Canada's military will soon be soldiering under much less strict dress rules as the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) introduces updated regulations on personal grooming. Under the new rules — which were released Tuesday and go into effect in September — CAF will allow military personnel to, among other things, colour their hair and grow it to any length, and to sport face tattoos. "The bottom line is, the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions are about fifty years old and so the policy as a w
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chief RoseAnne Archibald said Tuesday that she wanted to see a forensic audit, claiming that staff payouts and contracts are what should be focused on. Archibald has been suspended over allegations of bullying and harassment of her staff, and said during the AFN’s general assembly that she had been asked to provide more than $1 million in payouts to four staffers, who reportedly lodged complaints against her, but she said she refused to do so. She also called on the AFN to move forward from her suspension to focus on issues impacting First Nations.
First Nations leaders across Canada voted against continuing the suspension of Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald at the organization's annual general assembly in Vancouver Tuesday.
A man was rushed to hospital in critical condition Tuesday afternoon following a shooting on Banff Avenue in south Ottawa, first responders say. The shooting happened around 12:40 p.m. in the middle of an Ottawa Community Housing complex, near a park and community centre. The victim was taken to the Ottawa Hospital's Civic campus trauma unit in critical condition, paramedics said. Police cruisers and caution tape surrounded the scene close to Ledbury Avenue. An alley running between two blocks o