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B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
May 13, 2024

Her Honour Donna Mirasty receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
Her Honour Donna Mirasty, the viceregal consort to Saskatchewan Lt. Gov. Russell Mirasty, is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a way to ack...
May 13, 2024

Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event
Ottawa city officials say Israel's flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country's national day. In a statement, the city says it's agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa...
May 13, 2024

Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-...
May 13, 2024

Man faces aggravated assault charges following fight outside of restaurant
One man has been seriously injured following an assault outside of a North Battleford Restaurant on Sat., May 11. The fight broke out between two men and the suspect, who has since been charged with o...
May 13, 2024

Members of Sask. Party not welcome at Regina Pride parade
Members of the Saskatchewan Party are not welcome at Regina's Pride Parade in June. On Monday, Queen City Pride (QCP) announced it was barring Sask. Party members from participating in Pride month cel...
May 13, 2024

Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge span as cleanup continues at collapse site
BALTIMORE (AP) - Crews conducted a controlled demolition Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. It marked a major step in freeing the g...
May 13, 2024

B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and m...
May 13, 2024

Province commits to more affordable housing units in P.A.
The reconstruction of a housing unit destroyed by fire three years ago is a major affordable housing project the Government of Saskatchewan is committing to in Prince Albert.On Monday, the province an...
May 13, 2024

PWHL Montreal looks to halt Boston's celebrations: 'They think they have it'
MONTREAL - Kori Cheverie heard the jubilation coming from the visitors' locker room loud and clear Saturday night. The PWHL Montreal head coach is eager for her team to prove it was premature. Boston ...
May 13, 2024