PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge will hear arguments Friday on the state’s request to allow prosecutors to enforce a near-total ban on abortions under a law that has been blocked for nearly 50 years under a US Supreme Court ruling now overturned. Abortion rights advocates are fighting Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s request to […]

PEEKSKILL, NY (AP) — At a recent rally with union workers and other supporters in the downtown square of this small town on the banks of the Hudson River, New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney tried to remind Democrats how much he thinks of the party. he have achive. he promoted the sweeping coronavirus relief […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie and the indictment of an Iranian national for plotting to assassinate former national security adviser John Bolton have given the Biden administration new headaches as it tries to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. . A resolution may be tantalizingly close. […]

Hamilton’s transportation department is alerting drivers that a new transit priority signal and designated bus-only lane in the downtown area is now operating west of city hall. The changes are at the intersection of Main and MacNab streets and are a part of the city’s recent traffic reconfiguration project approved by city council in July […]

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s leader said Friday that he is upset that Indonesia has further reduced the prison sentence of the bomb-maker in the Bali terror attack that killed 202 people, meaning the terrorist could be released in a few days if he is granted parole. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had […]

NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night. Jose Berríos (9-5) bounced back from a pair of rough outings to pitch 6 2/3 effective […]

It’s been nearly six years since Vancouver city council approved an 0.5-per cent property tax hike in an effort to battle the deadly drug crisis. Earlier that year, the BC Coroners Service had declared a public health emergency as fentanyl flooded the streets, and the month before council approved the tax hike, four people died […]

In an effort to bring more attention to what they call a broken legal aid system, organizations representing criminal defence lawyers in Alberta say their members are prepared to take more job action next month. “Defence lawyers will refuse serious legal aid files beginning Sept. 1,” reads a joint statement issued by the Criminal Defence […]

NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night. José Berríos (9-5) bounced back from a pair of rough outings to pitch 6 2/3 effective […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Montreal Canadians Inside Out Hockey Hockey Big center, who was acquired by Montreal along with a first-round draft pick, has had two recent hip surgeries but says he is healthy now. Author of the article: Pat Hickey • Montreal Gazette “My goal is to show up at camp and be […]

WATSONVILLE, Calif.- Two small planes collided in Northern California while trying to land at a local airport on Thursday, killing at least two of the three occupants, authorities said. The planes crashed at Watsonville Municipal Airport shortly before 3 p.m., according to a tweet from the city of Watsonville. The city-owned airport does not have […]

Toronto Superintendent Scott Baptist, a veteran officer and head of the force’s transit services division, was suspended after an alleged incident at a recent police conference in Quebec City, the Star has learned. Toronto police did not confirm that Baptist has been suspended or is under investigation, but sources with knowledge of the incident say […]

Kassandra Johnson says she used to be proud to call St. Catharines, Ontario, her home, but as rent prices rise, she says she now struggles to live in the city. “Most weeks I have to decide between feeding my kids, putting gas in my car to take them to school, or paying the rent,” Johnson […]

Earlier this year when the federal government announced plans to create a national dental care program, Dr. Lisa Bentley, dentist of over three decades and president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), was excited for the gap in access to care to be filled. But now, even after meeting with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, the […]

As plans B go, this is not bad. Remember, Plan A in Calgary was to give Johnny Gaudreau the keys to the Flames’ vault and lock 24-year-old power forward Matthew Tkachuk on a long-term contract. Sean Monahan? That was a problem of a former central player who became a seemingly deteriorating asset. Those kinds of […]

FARGO, ND (AP) — The school board in North Dakota’s most populous city reversed its decision Thursday to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, after complaints from the governor and lawmakers. state conservatives, along with widespread attacks from citizens around the world. the country.. Seven of the nine members of the […]

A four-year-old girl from the Okanagan has been fighting a rare form of cancer. Rylie Nicholls has been on a long journey since her third birthday. After her parents noticed a bad limp and fever, they brought her to the emergency room. After testing, they were told it may be cancer and she was sent […]

B.C. Wildfire Service says it won’t be using ‘ground-breaking’ night vision technology for its aerial firefighting efforts because it didn’t have time to train crews — even though Alberta Wildfire has already successfully begun rolling out the new technology this season. “We need to make sure there are procedures in place and that those procedures […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Women sexual health Opinion opinion piece Men local health Opinion: As a researcher in the virtual care domain, I am aware that online self-diagnosis has become very common and that technology has changed the way healthcare is delivered. Author of the article: Publication date: August 18, 2022 • 11 minutes ago • […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion opinion piece Vancouver City Council Chamber. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG . One would think that a left-leaning majority of Green Party activists and friends on the city council would make “affordable housing” their number one priority. It is undoubtedly the main issue that concerns Vancouver voters in the municipal elections […]

Abigail Andie Helena Brown was born June 24, 2022. But the newborn never got the chance to meet her father, Andrew Brown. Abigail’s mother Tanya conceived her years after Andrew passed away from terminal cancer. “Andrew was just the most amazing human. We met later in life and fell in love quickly, and we both […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local news Modeling group does not match reported cases compared to actual cases given laboratory testing of BC rations Sarah Otto, Professor at UBC, member of the Independent COVID-19 Modeling Group in BC vancouver sun . The actual number of COVID-19 cases in BC could be up to 100 times higher […]

Pressure is mounting on the province to find a resolution to a strike by unionized government workers, as other unions come out to show support. In the four days since the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) began job action, leaders with the nurses’, teachers’ and hospital employees unions have all joined the picket lines. 5:11 […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local news Those involved in the informal economy are known to respect others’ salvage territory, while businesses set aside a regular supply of used items and bike shops offer free repairs. Michael Leland in Vancouver. A new study finds that Downtown Eastside cyclists who recycle to make ends meet have been a […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local news City Councilman Sean Chu is sworn in on Monday, October 25, 2021. Photo by Gavin Young/Post Media . Calgary police made mistakes in their internal handling of 1997 high-profile sexual assault allegations against Sean Chu, who is now a city councilman, the Calgary Police Commission stated Thursday. Announcement 2 This […]

Warning: This story contains disturbing details and deals with violence against women, and may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. It was a FaceTime call that changed her life. On July 21, 2022, Jana Jorgenson was contacted by the RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., who wanted to know if she knew anyone in the […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local news local arts “Let me tell you, the excitement here in Vancouver is beyond anything. The PNE is the best place to entertain in the entire world.” — Chase Howard of SuperDogs SuperDog Sherlock, owned by Lisa Sun of Vancouver, enjoys a puppy cake: small dog birthday cakes made from […]

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says her country will never accept South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s “foolish” offer of economic benefits in exchange for denuclearization steps, accusing Seoul of recycling past proposals Pyongyang already rejected. In a commentary published on Friday’s edition of North Korea’s official Rodong Sinmun newspaper, Kim […]

The countdown to the World Cup in Qatar is ticking. And at the same time, pressure is building on Canada Soccer to seal a compensation deal with the men’s national team. There is plenty on the negotiating table, given the increased attention and higher stakes that come with making the men’s soccer showcase for the […]