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The Canadian PressParole documents reveal B.C. teen's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful'
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Reena Virk's killer told parole officials that a television series about the Victoria, B.C., teen's murder is "disrespectful" and will "re-victimize" Virk's family. Documents released by the Parole Board of Canada Wednesday say Virk's killer Kelly Ellard — who changed her name to Kerry Sim — demonstrated "remorse and victim empathy" after discussing the TV show about the high-profile 1997 murder with her case managers. The parole board decision says Sim, who was 15 at the time
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They bought Nvidia stock before the hype. It's paid for cars, vacations, and a deposit on a dream home.
Many retail investors got in when the company was a cornerstone of PC gaming, but the rise of AI has supercharged returns for longtime bulls.
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'Surreal' to see construction on rec centre underway: Hampton mayor
Hampton Mayor Bob Doucet said it's "surreal" to see construction work underway on the town's new multipurpose facility. Doucet said crews from Bird Construction got going at William Bell Drive "quite a bit earlier" than they'd thought, setting up March 18. There are a few remaining tenders to look at, but he said they're pouring the concrete this week and hope to have the building enclosed and heated by December. "It's almost surreal to us, we worked so long and so hard on this," said Doucet. "T
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Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after loss
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.
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Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe introduced a bill Wednesday that would lift the province's ban on homegrown recreational cannabis. The change would leave Quebec as the only province with a ban. All other provinces leave the matter to federal law, which allows a maximum of four plants per household. "I want to emphasize that as we imple
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With an assist from the Denver Broncos, Colorado becomes 11th state to sanction girls flag football
Colorado became the 11th state in the U.S. to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport this week, thanks to an assist from the Denver Broncos. The Colorado High School Activities Association's legislative council approved the fall sport following a three-year pilot program supported by the team and its foundation. Walton Penner said a majority of the 1,500 girls who took part in the pilot program wouldn't have participated in a fall sport were it not for flag football.
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Indofood Agri Resources (SGX:5JS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of IDR0.008
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Multicultural association's director set to retire in June
The Multicultural Association of Sussex took a year to focus on its core missions and prepare for future growth, its executive director said. And as part of that growth, she says it's time for someone else to take over. Bridget Ryan, who was appointed as director of MAS in January of 2023, is leaving at the end of June, Sussex council heard at their meeting Monday. Deputy Mayor Tim Wilson told council that Harriet Taylor has been selected as her replacement and will train alongside Ryan until Ju
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College protests live updates: USC closes main campus to public
Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have called the protests antisemitic and said they are scared for their safety. The student protests -- some of which have turned into around-the-clock encampments -- have erupted throughout the nation following arrests and student removals at Columbia University in New York City. Students at schools including Yale University, New York University, Harvard University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Southern California and more have launched protests.
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The three-year returns for CAB Cakaran Corporation Berhad's (KLSE:CAB) shareholders have been respectable, yet its earnings growth was even better
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Annual ‘Dining for Duchenne’s’ event a fundraising force in Pemberton
Heading into its seventh instalment, Alexander McCormack’s “Dining for Duchenne’s” is a fundraising force to be reckoned with. The April 27 event at Riverlands Red Barn—featuring an elegant dinner, silent auction and dance—sold out in less than a month. McCormack is the captain of a fundraising team for Muscular Dystrophy Canada called ‘Thee Golden Spirits.’ The dinner serves as their main fundraising event leading up to the Burnaby Walk and Roll for Muscular Dystrophy. “I want to help fund rese
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Families of Max8 crash victims accuse Boeing of playing ‘roulette’ with passenger safety as troubled aerospace company reports $355m loss
The company was charged with fraud conspiracy in 2021
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Semenyo scores to help Bournemouth beat Wolverhampton 1-0
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Antoine Semenyo scored to help 10-man Bournemouth beat Wolverhampton 1-0 on Wednesday in a Premier League match involving another contentious refereeing decision. Wolves had a would-be equalizer by Hwang Hee-chan disallowed in the second half after referee Stuart Attwell adjudged Matheus Cunha to have fouled Justin Kluivert in an off-the-ball incident in the build-up. Attwell was the Video Assistant Referee in the spotlight after denying Nottingham Forest three pena
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Don't use TikTok? Here's what to know about the popular app and its potential ban in US
President Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok. But what does that mean if you aren't on the app?
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Fifth suspect arrested in ‘God’s Misfits’ killings of two women in Oklahoma
Paul Grice is accused of kidnapping and murdering the two mothers along with four others
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US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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Jose Aldo confirms UFC 301 final fight on contract, hints at boxing match at Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo is returning to finish his contract at UFC 301, which could open the door for some big fights in boxing.
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Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
NEW YORK (AP) — Naz Reid, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns to have one of the best seasons in franchise history, was voted the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday. Reid edged Sacramento's Malik Monk to become the third undrafted player to win the award for the league's best reserve. Reid averaged career highs of 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 81 games. The forward-center came off the bench 67 times and made 14 starts, including 12 when Towns wa
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