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Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers for accusers say

Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers for accusers say

LONDON (AP) — Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of Harrods , was a “monster’ who raped and sexually abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers representing dozens of his accusers said Friday.
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Georgia State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of ballots

Georgia State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's State Election Board on Friday voted to approve a new rule that requires poll workers to count the number of paper ballots by hand after voting is completed.
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Teens, 15 and 19, charged in Toronto bank robbery, police say

Teens, 15 and 19, charged in Toronto bank robbery, police say

TORONTO — A 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been charged after Toronto police investigated a bank robbery that took place last month. Police allege two suspects entered a bank on Aug.
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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby has launched his British Columbia election campaign a day early, making the key battle ground of Surrey his first stop. The fixed election date of Oct.
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Blue Bombers visit Elks as hottest teams in the West square off

Blue Bombers visit Elks as hottest teams in the West square off

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won five in a row. The Edmonton Elks have won five of their last six games. They are the two hottest teams in the West. When they meet Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium, something has to give.
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North Dakota US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads guilty in car-chase death of a deputy

North Dakota US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads guilty in car-chase death of a deputy

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty on Friday to all the charges he faced in connection with a car-chase crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy . Ian Cramer, 43, changed his plea in the Dec.
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Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

TORONTO — As Ottawa moves to include graduate students in its cap on international study permits, experts and advocates alike are raising questions about the need for the move, and suggesting it could prompt top talent to look elsewhere.
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A year into job as Hockey Canada chief, Henderson says hockey healthier

A year into job as Hockey Canada chief, Henderson says hockey healthier

CALGARY — Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Katherine Henderson says the organization and hockey are headed in healthier directions since she stepped to the helm just over a year ago. Henderson inherited an organization in crisis.
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City hits brakes on Colborne St. parking spots amid safety concerns

City hits brakes on Colborne St. parking spots amid safety concerns

'We are committed to prioritizing the safety of all road users,' said mayor, noting city will 'take additional time to review traffic conditions' and other public safety
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NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords

NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords

OTTAWA — The NDP is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Canadian corporate landlords are using the same AI software that sparked an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. The U.S.
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