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Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, a welcome voice for a half-century, dead at 90
Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Cole, known for his "Oh baby!" catchphrase, called some of the most iconic games in hockey as part of ...
Apr 25, 2024

Conservatives, NDP demand Ottawa protect Canadians' jobs at new EV plants
OTTAWA - Federal Conservatives and New Democrats are demanding assurances from Ottawa that local jobs will be protected at new electric-vehicle plants. Canada's Building Trades Union says Canadian wor...
Apr 25, 2024

Billions of bottles: Canadian statistics paint grim picture of plastic litter problem
OTTAWA - New Canadian data suggest that over a nine-year period between 2012 and 2020, the equivalent of more 15 billion plastic bottles and as many as 14 billion plastic grocery bags became litter in...
Apr 25, 2024

Wildfire triggers evacuations, state of local emergency near Chetwynd, B.C.
CHETWYND, B.C. - An out-of-control wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has triggered the province's first evacuation of this year's fire season. The Peace River Regional District declared a stat...
Apr 25, 2024

Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers
EDMONTON - Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach. Skinner gave up three goals on the first seven shots he faced in Wednesda...
Apr 25, 2024

NHL, Rogers reach exclusive agreement with Prime Video for Monday night NHL games
TORONTO - Rogers Communications and the NHL have reached an exclusive agreement with Amazon's Prime Video to carry Monday regular-season games in Canada for the next two seasons. Rogers and the league...
Apr 25, 2024

Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it's safe: environment groups
OTTAWA - International environmental advocates are calling for a petrochemical plant in southern Ontario to remain closed in light of reports about a benzene leak that continues to affect a neighbouri...
Apr 25, 2024

PACC Spring Concert - With Glowing Hearts
The Prince Albert Concert Choir invites you to join us at our Spring Concert event, With Glowing Hearts, a concert celebrating Canada.We are celebrating our home by performing songs about Canada, writ...
Apr 25, 2024

Nipawin Salvation Army Needs Your Donations of Items
The Nipawin Salvation Army Food Bank is in dire need of the following items:canned soup, canned meat, canned vegetables, pasta sauce,mac and cheese and shampoo/conditioner.If you have any of these ite...
Apr 25, 2024

BGC Thankful Thursday
#ThankfulThursday features a shout-out to the City of North Battleford (Official). Thanks to you, our Club can operate our FREE Drop-in Programs, every weekday from 3:30pm-8:30pm at our Main Site. The...
Apr 25, 2024