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'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King asks to move trial out of Ottawa

OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge says he's unlikely to grant "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's request to move his criminal trial out of Ottawa.

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India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

TORONTO (AP) — India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

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Woman killed in Olds parking lot collision; witnesses sought

Four bystanders tried to help woman involved in Olds collision, but left before police arrived

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Richmond's giant pumpkin grower lands North America title

A Canadian giant gourd weighed in at an incredible 2,212 pounds to win the North American title in Sacramento, California

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Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Late-night talk shows began their return to the air after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike , while actors completed the first day of talks that could end their own long work walk-off.

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$17 million Lotto Max win in Bonnyville

“It was a crazy and immmediate rush of adrenaline!”

Oct 2, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Parks continues to investigate fatal grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park

“This is a tragic situation and out of respect for the victims and their families, Parks Canada has a responsibility to ensure information is confirmed and accurate before releasing it publicly.”

Oct 2, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Okanagan family that lost second home in wildfire targeted by thieves

“I felt resilient before but this has just finished my resolve and my faith in humanity is shattered. Who keeps hitting someone who is down?”

Oct 2, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Imperial, Alberta regulator knew for years about tailings seepage at mine: documents

EDMONTON — Documents filed by Imperial Oil Ltd. show the company and Alberta's energy regulator knew the Kearl oilsands mine was seeping tailings into groundwater years before a pool of contaminated fluid was reported on the surface.

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American band Green Day to headline Grey Cup halftime show

HAMILTON — Grammy Award-winning band Green Day will headline the halftime show for the 2023 Grey Cup game.

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