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Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence plus two years of probation to 44-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Conservatives say ‘professionally incapacitated’ Rustad removed as leader
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been “removed” as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. The announcement comes after 20 MLAs representing a majority of Rustad’s caucus said they had lost confidence in him and wanted him out, but he refused ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers QB Justin Herbert not practicing Wednesday, 2 days after surgery on non-throwing hand
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn’t practicing Wednesday, two days after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers (8-4) are preparing as though Herbert will start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, though he repeatedly stressed a formal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: B.C. Conservatives say John Rustad ‘removed’ as Opposition leader
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been “removed” as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. The announcement comes after 20 members of Rustad’s caucus said they had lost confidence in him and wanted him out, but he refused to resign and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons need Drake London to return from knee injury to provide boost to thin wide receiver group
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Drake London’s value to the Atlanta Falcons may be even more obvious when he’s not on the field. The team’s No. 1 wide receiver certainly was missed in the Falcons’ last-second 27-24 loss at the New York Jets last week. With London missing his second consecutive game with a knee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A line was crossed: Kevin Patullo speaks out after his family home was vandalized
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo said a “line was crossed” when his New Jersey home was vandalized because the incident stretched beyond football and into his personal life. Patullo’s home was vandalized with eggs over the weekend in the wake of the Eagles’ loss on Black Friday to the Chicago Bears. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach looks forward to facing Argentina, Fiji and Spain at Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
While big challenges await Canada at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, coach Stephen Meehan is excited about his team’s draw. The Canadian men, ranked 25th in the world, will face No. 6 Argentina, No. 8 Fiji and No. 15 Spain in Pool C. “As the names were drawn out of the buckets this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included the Big 12 championship three years ago and a bowl trip every season but one. Klieman was planning to announce his decision later this week, but it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Centre Jakob Poeltl key to keeping Raptors competitive with swingman RJ Barrett out
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
As a centre, Jakob Poeltl isn’t usually expected to pick up the slack when a wing is hurt. But with Canadian swingman RJ Barrett still out for the Toronto Raptors, Poeltl is finding his role expanding. Poeltl spoke about how he’s had to make adjustments within the Raptors’ offence after practice at OVO Athletic Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec doctor and ex-politician suspended for his treatment of Lyme disease
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
MONTRÉAL — A doctor and former head of a Quebec political party has been suspended for six months from practising medicine by the province’s college of physicians for his approach to treating patients with Lyme disease. Dr. Amir Khadir, who was spokesman for the leftist Québec solidaire party between 2006-12, had pleaded guilty to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spy watchdog says it faces difficult choices about future reviews due to budget cuts
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy watchdog will face “very difficult choices” about what it examines in coming years due to federal budget cuts. The federal budget presented last month included a plan to reduce government spending and save $13 billion annually by 2028-29. The review ... Read More »
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