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Military ombudsman calls on MPs to fix 'obvious' conflict, make office independent
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces and national defence ombudsman is calling on MPs to fix an obvious conflict of interest and make his office independent. Gregory Lick told the House of Commons defen...
Feb 26, 2024

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee sidelined after crashing in Belgium one-day race
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee is recovering from a broken collarbone and other injuries after crashing on the weekend in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad one-day race in Belgium. Israel-Premier Tech, Gee's team...
Feb 26, 2024

Designated priority areas plowed first in Melfort
The incredibly mild, dry winter has taken a break this week.An Alberta Clipper has come through the province, bringing with it snow, strong wind, and colder temperatures. That has led to significant d...
Feb 26, 2024

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden's family must remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a judge ru...
Feb 26, 2024

Veteran Canadian linebacker Muamba announces CFL retirement
TORONTO - Canadian linebacker Henoc Muamba has called it a career. The 35-year-old made the announcement Sunday on his Instagram account. Muamba played in the CFL with Winnipeg (2011-13), Montreal (20...
Feb 26, 2024

Invasive Species Awareness Week - Help Stop The Spread
It is Invasive Species Awareness Week in Saskatchewan (Feb. 26 - Mar. 3) the perfect time to learn more about our province's least wanted guests. Invasive species - non-native plants, animals, insects...
Feb 26, 2024

Battlefords gets a wintery February blast
Another blast of Old Man Winter has taken over the Battlefords just as a reminder that it's still only February. Over 10 cm of snow fell in the area overnight wreaking havoc and sending cleanup crews ...
Feb 26, 2024

Groups bring allegations of racism at Canadian Human Rights Commission to global body
OTTAWA - A coalition of federal unions and organizations representing Black workers has filed an international complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The eight organizations say the b...
Feb 26, 2024

Quebec provincial police arrest 21 allegedly connected to eastern Quebec drug war
Quebec provincial police say they've so far arrested 21 people allegedly connected to a war over drug territory in eastern Quebec between a street gang and the Hells Angels. Sgt. Hlne St-Pierre said m...
Feb 26, 2024

Walk for Justice for Aaron Gamble
Please join the Walk for Justice for Aaron "Chuckard" Gamble on Sunday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beardys and Okemasis Veterans Hall.There will be a meal to follow.See the poster for details.
Feb 26, 2024