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On Monday he was sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders’ institution. Cyclist detained over pedestrian death After the conviction, Mr Briggs called for the introduction of new laws, including causing death by dangerous cycling. Ministers are now seeking independent legal advice on this, with the review – covering the law in England, Scotland and Wales – due to report in the new year. Announcing the move, the government said there had been a “series of high-profile incidents” involving cyclists and that in 2015, two pedestrians had been killed…

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bailey foster There are no words for the way I cared about you, for the way I wrapped my life around yours, for the way I wasn’t afraid, even for a second, of the potential—who and what we could be. There are no words for the way I trusted you, for the way I sat next to you on my couch and poured out my heart, bit by bit, piece by piece, until yours was filled. And listened as you did the same, for the first time, you said, in…

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CBC.ca Lynn Beyak removed from all Senate committeesCBC.caConservative Sen. Lynn Beyak has been removed from all Senate committees, a week after a series of controversial remarks about First Nations people came to light. Chairs of the Red Chamber's agriculture, transport and defence committees confirmed to … Read more: www.cbc.ca

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This is on top of a cash bonus already offered to pilots, which has been given a frosty reception. Ryanair had offered captains a one-off payment of £12,000 or 12,000 euros, and first officers £6,000 or 6,000 euros, but representatives said they wanted new contracts and better working conditions instead. Mr O’Leary said the airline had “some goodies” to propose to pilots, but added: “If pilots misbehave, that will be the end of the goodies.” He dismissed talk of possible industrial action, including reported plans for a work-to-rule, saying: “There…

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CBC.ca Visitor accuses Edmonton of photo-radar double dipping CBC.ca Early on a Sunday morning last May, Susan McNab was driving her daughter to a dance recital in west Edmonton. The Calgary resident acknowledges she was paying more attention to finding her destination than the speed she was travelling. Two weeks later she …

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CBC.ca Snow expected in southern Alberta overnight Wednesday CBC.ca Parts of southwestern Alberta can expect some snow falling overnight and into Thursday; the fluffy white stuff daring to make its appearance in Calgary before the calendar even flips to autumn. Environment Canada issued the snowfall warnings on …

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