Manitoba RCMP say they've started doing interviews with some of the survivors of a crash near Carberry, Man., that killed 15 people last week, when a bus taking a group of seniors to a casino was hit by a semi-trailer truck at a highway intersection. All 10 survivors from bus …
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What we know about the deadly crash in southwestern Manitoba
A deadly crash has shaken people in the small southwestern Manitoba community the victims called home. Here's what we know so far about the deadly collision — and what could happen next. Investigation into crash near Carberry — and answers — could take months, RCMP say They'd left earlier that …
Read More »Palace declares June 28 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday declared June 28 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation 258 on June 13. “Republic Act No. 9849 declared the Tenth day of Zhul Hijja, the Twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, …
Read More »Marcos OK after plane encounters technical glitch – Palace
THE plane carrying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his party encountered technical problems, forcing a return to Villamor Airbase in Pasay City where they boarded another plane, Malacañang said on Wednesday. The President flew to South Cotabato to attend the launch of the South Cotabato Consolidated Rice Production and Mechanization …
Read More »Italians divided amid state funeral for former PM Silvio Berlusconi
Italy bade farewell to four-times prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday at a state funeral befitting the business tycoon's colourful life, with mourners bellowing soccer chants and politicians arguing over a day of national mourning. Thousands, including AC Milan soccer fans, gather inside and outside Milan cathedral Italy bade farewell …
Read More »Public safety minister sidesteps questions about returning Paul Bernardo to maximum security prison
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Thursday the Correctional Service Canada's decision to transfer convicted murderer Paul Bernardo to a prison with fewer restrictions "does not sit well" with Canadians — but he stopped short of saying he would attempt to force the agency to reverse course in the face …
Read More »Who decides where criminals like Paul Bernardo serve their sentences in Canada?
The public outcry over Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison is raising questions about how such decisions are made and who has the authority to overturn them. Here's a look at the process — and what life is like in medium security. Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison has …
Read More »Report on Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer offers rare insights into killer’s life behind bars
A report from the the Correctional Service of Canada offers new details of Paul Bernardo's life behind bars — and what led to the controversial decision to transfer one of Canada's most infamous killers to a medium-security prison. Correctional Service of Canada allowed release of new personal details of his …
Read More »U.S. House Republicans to open Joe Biden impeachment inquiry
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings. While some hard-right Republicans are eager to impeach, other party members cite lack of evidence U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he …
Read More »Trump pleads not guilty on charges he plotted to overturn 2020 election loss
Former U.S. president Donald Trump has entered a not guilty plea on federal charges of trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Former U.S. president claims political persecution: 'This was never supposed to happen in America' Former U.S. president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying …
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