Author: MAK Gojar

The Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the “anti-weaponization” fund by a vote of 52-47. ​The Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the “anti-weaponization” fund by a vote of 52-47.  Politics The Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the “anti-weaponization” fund by a vote of 52-47. 

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TORONTO — “Endling,” Maria Reva’s metafictional exploration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has won the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. Reva, an opera librettist, received the $60,000 prize at a ceremony in Toronto on Thursday. The book previously won the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize and was longlisted for the Booker Prize. “Endling” follows three women in Ukraine’s bridal tourism industry whose ill-conceived kidnapping scheme is interrupted by Russia’s invasion in 2022. The novel takes a sharp pivot halfway through as Reva writes herself into the book, forcing the reader to consider the sorts of stories people tell about…

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BOWEN ISLAND — A former RCMP officer in British Columbia has been charged with sharing sensitive information. Michael Scoretz is facing 13 charges, including seven counts of breach of trust, after work-related material was allegedly found at his home. Police say the 47-year-old from Bowen Island, west of Vancouver, was sworn to secrecy under the Security of Information Act, but allege he shared protected and/or classified information with people he was in a relationship with. Mounties say Scoretz was working with the Pacific Region Integrated National Security Enforcement Team between August 2020 and February 2023. Scoretz retired last year after…

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Seth Jarvis scored 3:56 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes won a dramatic Stanley Cup Final game, evening the championship series with the Vegas Golden Knights. Read MoreGame 3 is Saturday (8 p.m. ET) in Las Vegas.  NHL, Hockey, Sports, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Sun, Stanley Cup Final, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vegas Golden Knights Seth Jarvis scored 3:56 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes won a dramatic Stanley Cup Final game, evening the championship series with the Vegas Golden Knights. Read More 

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It’s been exactly a year since the New Dawn Medical clinic has called Chinatown home. Read MoreOn June 1, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario announced “targeted” changes to its “prescribing drugs” policy.  News, Local News, Chinatown, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, safe supply, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario It’s been exactly a year since the New Dawn Medical clinic has called Chinatown home. Read More 

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As warmer summer temperatures are finally expected to settle in after a cool spring in Ottawa, outdoor patios and swimming pools won’t be the only things coming to life. Read MoreWhile a cool spring may have delayed the onslaught of biting bugs in Ottawa, experts say warmer temperatures will soon have the bugs back at full force.  News, Local News, Explainer, mosquito control, Mosquitoes, Ottawa Sun As warmer summer temperatures are finally expected to settle in after a cool spring in Ottawa, outdoor patios and swimming pools won’t be the only things coming to life. Read More 

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi said then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ’s Epstein files. ​Former Attorney General Pam Bondi said then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ’s Epstein files.  Politics Former Attorney General Pam Bondi said then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ’s Epstein files. 

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A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in California. ​A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in California.  US A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in California. 

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The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a list of concerns about the president’s proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch.” ​The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a list of concerns about the president’s proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch.”  Politics The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a list of concerns about the president’s proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch.” 

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Garth Brooks is reportedly exploring a catalog sale that could reach $2 billion, per WSJ. Kelley Carter breaks down the deal, valuation and Brooks’ legacy as top-selling U.S. country artist. ​Garth Brooks is reportedly exploring a catalog sale that could reach $2 billion, per WSJ. Kelley Carter breaks down the deal, valuation and Brooks’ legacy as top-selling U.S. country artist.  Entertainment Garth Brooks is reportedly exploring a catalog sale that could reach $2 billion, per WSJ. Kelley Carter breaks down the deal, valuation and Brooks’ legacy as top-selling U.S. country artist. 

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President Donald Trump announced his administration intends to build a “promenade” to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River. ​President Donald Trump announced his administration intends to build a “promenade” to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.  Politics President Donald Trump announced his administration intends to build a “promenade” to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River. 

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Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has asked the DOJ to investigate a former Epstein assistant’s allegation of sexual abuse by others in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit. ​Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has asked the DOJ to investigate a former Epstein assistant’s allegation of sexual abuse by others in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit.  US Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has asked the DOJ to investigate a former Epstein assistant’s allegation of sexual abuse by others in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit. 

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Northern lights could be seen further south than usual with the expected arrival of three coronal mass ejections, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. ​Northern lights could be seen further south than usual with the expected arrival of three coronal mass ejections, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.  US Northern lights could be seen further south than usual with the expected arrival of three coronal mass ejections, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. 

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The teenage girl accused of stabbing three horses is due in court on Thursday as prosecutors hope to move her case to adult court. ​The teenage girl accused of stabbing three horses is due in court on Thursday as prosecutors hope to move her case to adult court.  US The teenage girl accused of stabbing three horses is due in court on Thursday as prosecutors hope to move her case to adult court. 

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Carmelo Rios’ parents bought him tickets to Game 5 of the Knicks-Cavaliers playoff series, but the Knicks completed a four-game sweep. Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony stepped in to help. ​Carmelo Rios’ parents bought him tickets to Game 5 of the Knicks-Cavaliers playoff series, but the Knicks completed a four-game sweep. Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony stepped in to help.  GMA Carmelo Rios’ parents bought him tickets to Game 5 of the Knicks-Cavaliers playoff series, but the Knicks completed a four-game sweep. Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony stepped in to help. 

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