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Parks Canada visits increased by 10 per cent with Canada Strong Pass, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Canada Strong Pass it introduced this summer succeeded in boosting rail travel and visits to museums, historic sites and parks. The Canada Strong Pass, which t...
Sep 03, 2025
ICBC services hobbled in Surrey, B.C., as government workers' strike action continues
SURREY - The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia says strike action by the BC General Employees' Union has hobbled driver licensing services in Surrey, B.C. The public auto insurer says all appo...
Sep 03, 2025
Rubio says Venezuelan boat posed immediate threat, warns US military will continue targeting cartels
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended a U.S. strike on a boat operated by an alleged Venezuelan gang and warned that such operations "will happen again." Rubio said pr...
Sep 03, 2025
Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun
MONTRAL - The former right-hand man of Premier Franois Legault has denied being informed in September 2022 that the online platform for the auto insurance board was more than $200 million over budget....
Sep 03, 2025
Finalists named for 2025 Battlefords Business Excellence Awards
The Battlefords business community is gearing up for one of its biggest nights of the year. Finalists have been announced for the 31st annual Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards, with the ga...
Sep 03, 2025
House rejects effort to censure New Jersey congresswoman
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has rejected a resolution to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., and remove her from a committee as she faces federal charges stemming from a visit to an immigration dete...
Sep 03, 2025
Area around Northeast Christian Academy designated a 'School Area', rather than a school zone
An area around the Northeast Christian Academy private school on Main St. In Melfort has been designated a 'School Area'. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the review of the r...
Sep 03, 2025
City gets update on public art project from well-known Sask. artist
A piece of fine art will grace Scarrow Plaza in downtown Prince Albert by spring, city council heard on Tuesday. Dr. Mary Longman is an associate professor in art and art history at the University of ...
Sep 03, 2025
Integrity commissioner's office struggling to keep up with complaints, disclosures
OTTAWA - The office of the public sector integrity commissioner says it's being overwhelmed by its workload and that eliminating the backlog of files would require more analysts and lawyers. Commissio...
Sep 03, 2025
From scavenger hunts to music: Meadow Lake to celebrate new Co-op Centre with 'Welcome Week'
The new Co-op Centre in Meadow Lake won't just be showing off shiny floors and fresh paint next week - it will be buzzing with scavenger hunts, music, pickleball and local talent.The city is hosting i...
Sep 03, 2025