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'I have nightmares:' Mother of two children killed by boyfriend says she's suffering
EDMONTON - The mother of two young girls who were killed by her former boyfriend says she still has nightmares from that day. The 31-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the ch...
Feb 18, 2021

U.S. election makes 'moot' argument to release Meng: attorney general
VANCOUVER - Canada's attorney general says the failure of former U.S. president Donald Trump to win re-election nullifies an argument to release Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on the basis that he was ...
Feb 18, 2021

Saskatchewan soaks up inspiration from Mars landing
NASA has successfully placed the world's - and the known universe's - most expensive six-wheeled vehicle on Mars, after a nerve-wracking entry, descent and landing of the Perseverance Rover on Thursda...
Feb 18, 2021

Canadian Alexis Davis returns to action on Feb. 27 UFC card in Las Vegas
TORONTO - Canadian bantamweight Alexis Davis will take on Sabina (Colombian Queen) Mazo on a Feb. 27 UFC card in Las Vegas. The 36-year-old Davis, a native of Port Colborne, Ont. who now fights out of...
Feb 18, 2021

What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 18, 2021
Senior reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about a former inmate's death prompting a call for change within correctional system.
Feb 18, 2021

Sucker River Community Store triples existing retail capacity
Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat are now more easily available in Sucker River after a new store opened last week. "We didn't have a big grand opening due to the COVID guidelines, we just invited a fe...
Feb 18, 2021

Video visits to be made available to Prince Albert inmates
Calls for a better communication system for inmates at provincial correctional centres are being answered by the provincial government.Video visitations for inmates and their families are currently in...
Feb 18, 2021

Blue Jays skipper says team feels it can play with the 'big dogs' in the division
Expectations have changed significantly for the Toronto Blue Jays since Charlie Montoyo was named manager after the 2018 season. He guided the club through a rebuilding effort in his first year as ski...
Feb 18, 2021

Hundreds of bats get a new lease on life after removal from Unity rink
A Cut Knife bat removal service provider had a surprise earlier this month when he discovered an extremely large colony of bats at the Unity curling rink.DTS Roofing and Bat Services Ltd. owner Dave P...
Feb 18, 2021

US says it's ready to join talks to resume Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. The State Department said Thursday the U.S. would accept an...
Feb 18, 2021