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Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over 'censorship'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida lawmakers, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, intensified their battle with Facebook, Twitter and Silicon Valley when they announced new proposals Tuesday aimed at reigning in pl...
Feb 02, 2021

Upon review, Raptors' Kyle Lowry assessed flagrant foul from Sunday's Orlando game
ORLANDO, Fla. - A league review has resulted in a flagrant foul assessment against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry from Sunday's 115-102 win over Orlando. Lowry, boxing out under the basket, appeared...
Feb 02, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP rescue stranded snowmobilers
Residents participating in winter activities may want to be cautious when using any non-supervised ice surfaces. Over the weekend, the RCMP received several 911 calls from a cellphone that repeatedly ...
Feb 02, 2021

Big River FN author and storyteller featured in Aboriginal Storytelling Month
A storyteller and author from Big River First Nation is sharing traditional Cree stories on Youtube as part of Aboriginal Storytelling Month."We have to capture these stories," Randy Morin, an assista...
Feb 02, 2021

Golden Globes nominations Wednesday could belong to Netflix
NEW YORK - Whether anyone will be attending the Golden Globes in person remains uncertain and improbable. But nominations to the 78th Globes will be announced Wednesday, nevertheless. Hollywood's stra...
Feb 02, 2021

Sailor booted out of Canadian navy over involvement with online hate groups
OTTAWA - A Calgary-based sailor has been kicked out of the Canadian Armed Forces for admitted involvement with online hate groups. The Royal Canadian Navy announced Tuesday that Sailor 1st Class Boris...
Feb 02, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays introduce Marcus Semien after signing infielder to one-year deal
Persistence paid off for the Toronto Blue Jays with the signing of veteran infielder Marcus Semien, the latest in a series of free-agent moves as the team makes a push to contend in 2021. Semien said ...
Feb 02, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps, French winger David Milinkovic agree to part ways
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps and winger David Milinkovic have officially agreed to part ways. The club announced Tuesday it has agreed to a "mutual contract termination" with the 26-year-old Fr...
Feb 02, 2021

Murder charges expected in attack on famed private eye
SAN FRANCISCO - The two men arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that lead to the death of famed San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino are expected to face murder charges, pros...
Feb 02, 2021

Illegal marijuana grow operation located in Watson
Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP located an illegal marijuana grow operation last month in Watson.On Jan. 18, RCMP responded to an alarm at a non-residential buildling on Railway Avenue and located the opera...
Feb 02, 2021