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Supreme Court asked to rule on protracted battle over military judges' independence
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court is being asked to determine whether Canada's military judges are truly independent. The request represents the latest - and possibly last - twist in a landmark legal battle ...
Oct 04, 2021
Fernandez, Marino, Dabrowski and Abanda named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team
MONTREAL - U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada's team into the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup women's international tennis tournament. Fernandez, ranked 29th in the world, reached...
Oct 04, 2021
P.A. fire department focusing on carbon monoxide during national fire prevention week
Fire departments across the country will be educating residents in their communities about fire safety.'Fire Prevention Week' officially kicked off on Sunday and goes until Saturday.In Prince Albert, ...
Oct 04, 2021
U.S. prosecutors recommend former Manitoba reservist get 25-year sentence
Prosecutors in the United States are recommending a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba be sentenced to 25 years behind bars. Patrik Mathews, who is 28, pleaded guilty earlier to this...
Oct 04, 2021
Alistair Johnston, Nichelle Prince honoured as Canada Soccer's players of the month
TORONTO - Alistair Johnston and Nichelle Prince have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for September. Johnston was one of three who played every minute of Canada's three World Cup qualif...
Oct 04, 2021
Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan
Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...
Oct 04, 2021
Crosby, McDavid, Pietrangelo named to Canada's team for Beijing Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo have been named to Canada men's hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong confirmed the news in an interview with the NHL'...
Oct 04, 2021
Federal government could push provinces on vaccine mandate for workers, document says
OTTAWA - Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to ...
Oct 04, 2021
Fire ban issued for Sask. East Central regions
A late-season fire ban is coming to areas in Saskatchewan's central east.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the ban covers all provincial Crown lands, including provincial parks. The ba...
Oct 04, 2021
North Stars to open SJHL Showcase against Melville
The Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice in Warman Monday morning, bright and early for the SJHL Showcase at Legends Centre. An event featuring all 12 of the league's teams, the Stars will pla...
Oct 04, 2021