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Quebec police arrest suspect after pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run

Quebec police arrest suspect after pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place early on Saturday morning near Mont-Tremblant, Que, in the Laurentians region of the province.

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

RALEIGH, N.C.
Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal

Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in the pamphlet that Arizona voters would use to weigh a ballot measure that would expand abortion access in the state.
North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov.
Travel-related case of measles confirmed in Moncton area

Travel-related case of measles confirmed in Moncton area

FREDERICTON — A case of the measles has been confirmed in New Brunswick.
Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads 3M Open, pursues second win of the year

Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads 3M Open, pursues second win of the year

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open.
Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

OTTAWA — Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — the disease commonly known as ALS. He was 54. Both the Senators and the NHL Coaches' Association confirmed the Sault Ste.
Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.
B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

VICTORIA — After four years that included mask mandates, vaccination requirements, gathering restrictions, surging hospitalizations and thousands of deaths, British Columbia’s top doctor has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.