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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to spy on behalf of Russia's military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Ze...
Apr 18, 2024
Vancouver Canucks sign winger Vasily Podkolzin to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed former first-round draft pick Vasily Podkolzin to a two-year extension. The 22-year-old Russian winger split the 2023-24 season between the NHL team and i...
Apr 18, 2024
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Cade Webber to two-year entry-level contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$875,000. T...
Apr 18, 2024
World Boxing Association betting suspended in Ontario by regulator
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered gaming operators who offer sports betting to stop accepting wagers on World Boxing Association events. The regulator says it ha...
Apr 18, 2024
Métis groups will trudge on toward self-government as bill faces another setback
OTTAWA - Mtis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they'll keep on the path toward self-government, but the future of a contentious bill set to do just that is now uncertain. The Mtis Nation - Sas...
Apr 18, 2024
P.A. and area students wrap up inaugural year for Sask. post-secondary student council
The first-ever Saskatchewan post-secondary student council has wrapped up the year with some Prince Albert and area students taking part in the experience.About 21 students from across the province we...
Apr 18, 2024
Brenda Mellon hired as new museum head in Melfort
The City of Melfort has hired Brenda Mellon as their new Museum Curator and Cultural Coordinator. "I am deeply honoured and excited about this opportunity," Mellon told northeastNOW. The lifelong Melf...
Apr 18, 2024
B.C. woman tries to coax trapped killer calf out of tidal lagoon with her violin
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A Nanaimo, B.C., woman says she is serenading a killer whale calf with her violin, hoping to entice the orca to leave the remote lagoon where she has been trapped alone for almost fou...
Apr 18, 2024
Bahamas goes country before country-wide tour
Afie Jurvanen, also known as Bahamas, is leaning into country music with his recently released album Bootcut - a fresh collection of songs on an upcoming tour through Canada, starting in the West.Roll...
Apr 18, 2024
Meadow Lake Bull Riding and Rodeo Returns to New Location
Have you heard the news?We are back and bringing you three days of bull riding and rodeo action, this time at a new location... Bear Creek Gymkhana Grounds!Mark your calendars you're not gonna wanna m...
Apr 18, 2024