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A look at recent deaths of police officers in Canada

A look at recent deaths of police officers in Canada

A regimental funeral for RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien is being held in Langley, B.C. on Wednesday. O'Brien, a father of six children who was a member of the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment in Metro Vancouver, was executing a search warrant in Coquitlam, B.
Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

OTTAWA — The Governor General's office has expressed its "deep regret" over having granted one of Canada's highest civilian honours, decades ago, to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.

Ron DeSantis' campaign will move more staff to Iowa in his latest bet on the first caucuses

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign said Wednesday it will move about a third of its staff to Iowa, underscoring the do-or-die importance the Florida governor is placing on the leadoff caucuses.
AP, theGrio join forces on race and democracy panel discussion, as 2024 election nears

AP, theGrio join forces on race and democracy panel discussion, as 2024 election nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press and theGrio have come together for a candid conversation about issues facing Black Americans ahead of the 2024 election and amid high levels of polarization, discussing topics ranging from targeted racial violen
Canada opens applications for scholarships commemorating victims of Iran flight PS752

Canada opens applications for scholarships commemorating victims of Iran flight PS752

OTTAWA — The Liberals have launched a scholarship to commemorate those killed in the downing of Flight PS752 by Iranian officials in 2020.
After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Health Department says it will fine the province’s ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.
Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

HALIFAX — The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to their land until recently.

Capitol rioter who attacked Reuters cameraman and police officer gets more than 4 years in prison

A man who attacked a police officer and a Reuters cameraman during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than four years in prison.
A man charged with voter fraud in Florida blames rivalry between Trump and DeSantis supporters

A man charged with voter fraud in Florida blames rivalry between Trump and DeSantis supporters

THE VILLAGES, Fla.
Canada to host CARICOM group of Caribbean leaders in Ottawa this month

Canada to host CARICOM group of Caribbean leaders in Ottawa this month

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to host leaders of the Caribbean Community in Ottawa this month to take stock of Canada's partnerships in the region.