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NDP says carbon price is not 'be-all, end-all' of climate policy, backs Tory motion
OTTAWA - The New Democrats say they will support a Conservative motion that calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the count...
Apr 10, 2024

Message delivered: When NHL head coaches go public with criticism
Sheldon Keefe walked into the Maple Leafs locker room and did something he loathed. Toronto's head coach addressed his team after a loss - a particularly ugly one at that. He called out his leaders, i...
Apr 10, 2024

Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles
PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) - Vermont's Goddard College, a small school known for its progressive education, is closing after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles, the board of trustees anno...
Apr 10, 2024

Peter Beatty returns as Chief of PBCN
Just over three years after announcing retirement, Peter Beatty has been re-elected chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.According to Tuesday's election results, he received 969 votes, which was over...
Apr 10, 2024

Broncos capitalize in triple overtime after high-sticking penalty
The Melfort Mustangs and Humboldt Broncos did nearly two full games Tuesday night in a wild Game 3, which needed triple overtime to decide a winner.Unfortunately for the Mustangs, it seemed all for no...
Apr 10, 2024

Three-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon announces retirement from football
Veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, who won three Grey Cups with three different organizations, announced his CFL retirement Wednesday. The 35-year-old Lemon had signed a one-year contract extensio...
Apr 10, 2024

New security plan for Montreal metro amid rise in mental health and addictions issues
Montreal's transit corporation is concentrating security personnel in certain metro stations amid what officials say has been a rise in the number of people with mental health or addiction issues in t...
Apr 10, 2024

Quebec tables bill that includes fines of up to $1,500 for threatening politicians
QUEBEC - People who harass or threaten Quebec politicians could soon be hit with a court injunction or a fine of up to $1,500. Municipal Affairs Minister Andre Laforest tabled a bill today that aims t...
Apr 10, 2024

Fire ban in place for North Battleford
A fire ban is currently in effect for the City of North Battleford. Fire Chief Lindsay Holm noted the ban was put in place due to warm temperatures and dry, windy conditions. "The Fire Department moni...
Apr 10, 2024

Nipawin Hawks Ag Venture donates $10K to Nipawin Heliport Project
The Nipawin Heliport project has had another financial boost from a local organization.The Nipawin Hawks Ag Venture recently donated $10,000 toward the construction of a helipad at the Nipawin Hospita...
Apr 10, 2024