28 h. ago L.A. district attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers, still deciding on resentencing

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles district attorney said Friday he opposes a new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez in the 1989 killing of their parents but hasn’t made up his mind on whether to support a resentencing bid that could lead to their freedom after nearly 30 years in prison. The brothers were […]

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31 h. ago AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists. The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., 10 days after the White House began restricting access to the news […]

Politics

32 h. ago Man, 24, handed life sentence for killing elderly Keswick woman in 2022

Sandy Gauthier, 85, was found slain inside her home after an early morning blaze was doused by firefighters

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35 h. ago Crown expert finds Quebec man accused of daycare killings not criminally responsible

A Quebec Crown prosecutor says its expert has concluded a man accused of murdering two children after a city bus crashed into a daycare should be found not criminally responsible.

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36 h. ago Woman whose two dogs were shot near home disputes hunter's account

An Aylmer-area woman whose two dogs were shot and killed earlier this month says there are inconsistencies in an account of a man who says he mistakenly shot the dogs while hunting coyotes. Kaitlin Strong said she is seeking help after the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) told her the “shooter’s confession” is “not at […]

Economics

36 h. ago Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island’s next premier, replacing Dennis King

Rob Lantz takes over from Dennis King, who resigned today after leading the province since 2019.

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37 h. ago Supreme Court deals severe blow to Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit against Hungary

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Friday dealt a severe blow to Holocaust survivors and their families in a long-running lawsuit seeking compensation from Hungary for property confiscated during the Second World War. The justices threw out an appeals court ruling that had allowed the lawsuit to continue despite a federal law that […]

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38 h. ago City of Calgary exploring Red Line LRT extension further south

The City of Calgary is seeking feedback on a four kilometre Red Line LRT expansion south with two new stations at Silverado and 210 Avenue South.

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40 h. ago Seeking savings, Metro Vancouver board considers funding cuts to seven programs

Some Metro programs cost only a few cents per household each year, but would struggle to operate without it.

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40 h. ago Preview: Sports is king in many men's lives and LeBron basketball play shows how it forges friendships

Alberta Theatre Projects should have a slamdunk with its latest, a basketball play about friendship. Since it premiered in Chicago in March 2022, and subsequently transferred to New York the following year, King James has become the most-produced new play in America. Alberta Theatre Projects, in partnership with Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius, has the Canadian premiere. […]

Sport

43 h. ago Adani Green Seeks to Recast $1.1 Billion Loan in Rupees Post DOJ

Adani Green Energy Ltd., controlled by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is in talks with local lenders including Power Finance Corp. to refinance as much as $1.1 billion worth of dollar debt in rupees, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

50 h. ago Playoffs set at Scotties: Einarson, Black, Inglis round out six teams curling for crown

Picture for weekend action goes down to final round-robin rock of 2025 Canadian women's championship

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52 h. ago Cops seeking suspects after pair assaulted, threatened with death near Eaton Centre

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people being sought in an assault investigation. Toronto Police said they responded to reports of an assault on Jan. 12 at about 11:10 p.m. in the Bay-Edwards Sts. area north of the Eaton Centre, where two people were walking home before being approached by the […]

Events

55 h. ago P.E.I. Premier Dennis King resigning from ’most difficult job’

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King bid an emotional farewell to his colleagues Thursday as he announced his resignation, saying his nearly six years in the job have taken a heavy toll. He said his decision, effective Friday at noon, was in the best interests of his family, the government and the people […]

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57 h. ago Gayle King stunned after Delta CEO denies Trump’s FAA cuts caused Toronto crash

Gayle King is being mocked for her baffled reaction during an interview with Delta CEO Ed Bastian, who debunked reports that Monday’s plane crash at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was due to the Trump administration’s cuts to the Federal Aviation Authority. The CBS Morning host looked taken aback as she tilted her head to one […]

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57 h. ago Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky LLP Notifies Shareholders of a Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Investors who Acquired Shares of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ)

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky, LLP (www.aftlaw.com), a nationally recognized securities fraud class action law firm announces that purchasers of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) Class A common stock between February 26, 2020 and April 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until March 18, 2025 to seek appointment […]

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57 h. ago Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King resigning from ’most difficult job’

33rd premier of the Island will step down Friday

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58 h. ago Calgary police officer charged with assault over shooting incident

A Calgary police officer is facing an aggravated assault charge related to the discharge of his firearm while making an arrest. In a Thursday press release, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said that following its investigation, its findings were forwarded to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service who determined “the evidence did meet their […]

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58 h. ago Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King announces he will resign on Friday

Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King says he will resign as premier and leader of the Progressive Conservative party effective Friday.

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58 h. ago Islamic Islamic Dialogue in Bahrain Affirms: ‘ What is Needed is a Constructive Dialogue of Understanding that Embraces the Many Elements of Unity’

MANAMA, Kingdom of Bahrain, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Participants in the Islamic Islamic Dialogue Conference, titled: “One Nation.. A Shared Destiny” expressed their deepest gratitude and appreciation in their final statement to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, for his gracious patronage of the […]

Economics