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Reign of world's largest hockey stick coming to an end as Duncan, B.C., holds survey

Reign of world's largest hockey stick coming to an end as Duncan, B.C., holds survey

The world's largest hockey stick survived Expo '86, a move to Vancouver Island, the wrath of Canadian winters and even woodpeckers, but time is catching up with the monument to Canada's game attached to an ice arena in Duncan, B.C.
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Supreme Court rejects a lawsuit from states demanding that Biden administration boost deportations

Supreme Court rejects a lawsuit from states demanding that Biden administration boost deportations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican-led challenge to a Biden administration policy that prioritizes the deportation of immigrants who are deemed to pose the greatest risk to public safety or were picked up at the borde
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NASA opposes lithium mining at tabletop flat Nevada desert site used to calibrate satellites

NASA opposes lithium mining at tabletop flat Nevada desert site used to calibrate satellites

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Environmentalists, tribal leaders and others have fought for years against lithium mining ventures in Nevada.
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Defense industry dollars flowed to a Democratic senator after he gained a key role on spending

Defense industry dollars flowed to a Democratic senator after he gained a key role on spending

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrat Jon Tester headed for a surprise victory in his 2006 U.S. Senate race, he attacked his incumbent Montana Republican rival's close ties to lobbyists and committed himself to a rigorous ethics standard.
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Infowars 'War Room' host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty to entering restricted area during Capitol riot

Infowars 'War Room' host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty to entering restricted area during Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Infowars host Owen Shroyer , who promoted baseless claims of 2020 election fraud on the far-right internet platform, pleaded guilty on Friday to joining the mob of Donald Trump supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol.
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Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence

Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A man scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing, saying there is little hope the state's Republican governor would spare
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Saskatchewan immigration ministry fires more employees over privacy breach

Saskatchewan immigration ministry fires more employees over privacy breach

REGINA — Saskatchewan's immigration ministry has fired more employees for inappropriately accessing client records. The ministry says an audit found three additional instances of former employees obtaining records they were not authorized to view.
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Centre Block on pace to reopen in 2032, include new public area under Parliament Hill

Centre Block on pace to reopen in 2032, include new public area under Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — A massive overhaul of Centre Block on Parliament Hill is expected to be completed by 2031 and open to the public by 2032.
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From housing to transit, Brad Bradford promises 'action' as Toronto's mayor

From housing to transit, Brad Bradford promises 'action' as Toronto's mayor

TORONTO — Brad Bradford's campaign to be Toronto's next mayor has, at several moments, captured the public's attention.
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Supreme Court upholds federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration

Supreme Court upholds federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a section of federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration, ruling against a California man who offered adult adoptions he falsely claimed would lead to U.S. citizenship.
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