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US vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

US vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution on Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for the state of Palestine.
Ontario police say 14 charged after 126 people lose money in 'grandparent scam'

Ontario police say 14 charged after 126 people lose money in 'grandparent scam'

TORONTO — Fourteen alleged members of an organized gang are facing dozens of charges after 126 people from across Canada lost nearly $1 million in total in a so-called "grandparent scam," Ontario Provincial Police announced Thursday, saying the fraud
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial , propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah

NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah

The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined.
Combo of court orders for man carrying handgun at McDonald's

Combo of court orders for man carrying handgun at McDonald's

20-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of a restricted firearm after being arrested last summer at Trunk Road McDonald's with a 9mm handgun in his backpack
Schreiner motion calls for vacant land to be used for affordable homes

Schreiner motion calls for vacant land to be used for affordable homes

TORONTO – Guelph MPP and Ontario Greens leader Mike Schreiner has tabled a motion calling on the Ford government to implement a plan to utilize available vacant land to increase the supply of affordable homes within existing boundaries.
Health unit offers tips to prevent tick bites

Health unit offers tips to prevent tick bites

Lyme disease can be passed through bite from an infected blacklegged tick
THE HOT TAKE | Federal budget filled with missed opportunities for Niagara

THE HOT TAKE | Federal budget filled with missed opportunities for Niagara

High-level approach to housing crisis fails to dig down to root problems, writes James Culic
Entrepreneur mom pushes sun protection in swim-wear designs

Entrepreneur mom pushes sun protection in swim-wear designs

Port Severn businesswoman Jen Scobie will be in Barrie on May 10 for the Friday Night Social market at Waterfront Fitness and Pilates Studio
A Guelph love story 75 years in the making

A Guelph love story 75 years in the making

Each day Charles Merry boards a bus and visits his wife of 75 years Margaret at her home in St. Joseph's Health Centre: 'I don't want her to forget me,' he says, holding her hand