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Musicians wanted for CAMP Teachers in Schools program
The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) is looking for musicians to join its Teachers in Schools program.That's according to executive director LJ Tyson, who explained ideal candidates should asp...
Feb 07, 2024

Woman stabbed, burned, and tortured at Prince Albert apartment building: bail hearing for accused
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following story contains graphic depictions of violenceA woman who was burned, stabbed, and tortured at a Prince Albert apartment building, was dropped off on the highway outside Pr...
Feb 07, 2024

No new restrictions on B.C. sex offender Hopley, who went on run: parole board
VANCOUVER - High-risk B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley, who went on the run for 10 days in November, will still be allowed overnight community leave with the approval of his parole officer, after the ...
Feb 07, 2024

Quebec government to table bill extending notwithstanding clause for secularism law
QUEBEC - The Quebec government will table a bill Thursday aimed at ensuring the province's secularism law - known as Bill 21 - remains shielded from potential Charter challenges. Franois Legault's Coa...
Feb 07, 2024
Arbitrator rules against Town of Battleford for laying off two employees
An arbitrator has found in favour of two former employees for the Town of Battleford after they were laid off and had their jobs reposted for a singular "out-of-scope" position.The decision in the mat...
Feb 07, 2024

Liberals intend to include sexually explicit deepfakes under online harms bill
OTTAWA - The Liberal government plans to ensure sexually explicit "deepfakes" like the images of Taylor Swift that generated global headlines last month are addressed by forthcoming legislation on onl...
Feb 07, 2024

OHL player Connor Lockhart under investigation by Durham Police
TORONTO - Oshawa Generals forward Connor Lockhart has been suspended indefinitely by the team and the Ontario Hockey League after it was learned he is under investigation by Durham Regional Police. Th...
Feb 07, 2024

Canadian women's basketball squad set to compete for spot in 2024 Paris Olympics
Head coach Victor Lapena wasn't high on his squad's readiness to compete back in November, but things have changed since then for Canada's women's senior basketball team. Canada opens play Thursday ag...
Feb 07, 2024

Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Ecuador's high court on Wednesday decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure. The decision of Ecuador's...
Feb 07, 2024

Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles. The government says the money will give the Canada Border Services Agency more capac...
Feb 07, 2024