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World junior hockey players' sex assault case to be before London court on Monday
LONDON, Ont. - The sexual assault case of five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team is set to be before a London, Ont., court on Monday. A court document shows Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, A...
Feb 01, 2024

Province signs contract with PCL to construct new P.A. Victoria Hospital
It's another milestone in the largest major capital project the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has underway in the province.PCL Construction Management Inc. (PCL), which led the 'Design Early Wor...
Feb 01, 2024

Sask. takes two of three on final day of SJ/MJ Showcase
The SJHL/MJHL Showcase wrapped up Wednesday night in Winnipeg, with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League winning two of the three games on the second day of action, following a three-game sweep to op...
Feb 01, 2024

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel
RIYAK, Lebanon (AP) - Britain's top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be y...
Feb 01, 2024

A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 01, 2024

B.C. transit providers seek essential service designation as strike threat looms
VANCOUVER - The manager of Metro Vancouver's transit system says it has applied to the B.C. Labour Relations Board to be designated an essential service, as a deadline for strike action looms. TransLi...
Feb 01, 2024

A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 01, 2024

Gaza protesters blockade truck access to Port of Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners have blockaded truck access to the Port of Vancouver. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says officials are "aware of protest activ...
Feb 01, 2024

Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Chris Streveler is back in the CFL after growing weary of playing the waiting game south of the border. The six-foot-one, 216-pound quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue...
Feb 01, 2024

Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations
The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...
Feb 01, 2024