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Makwa man killed after collision with vehicle
One man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 12 near Saskatoon. According to a news release, Warman RCMP responded to the accident at around 12:30 Friday morning on Highway 12, north of...
Dec 08, 2023
Transcript of statement by CSIS director Vigneault during town hall meeting for staff
OTTAWA - The director of Canada's spy agency, David Vigneault, says the officer at the centre of an investigation by The Canadian Press into allegations of rape and harassment no longer works for the ...
Dec 08, 2023
Some facts about Canada's spy agency, as director apologizes for rape claim response
OTTAWA - Canada's spy chief David Vigneault has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment claims in the British Columbia office of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He's al...
Dec 08, 2023
CBC considering 'all possible measures' in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses
OTTAWA - Top CBC executives say they are considering options to manage the broadcaster's financial pressures, including taking a look at "senior executive compensation," following plans to slash 10 pe...
Dec 08, 2023
Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases recalled due to potential botulism threat
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling several Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases due to the potential growth of bacteria that causes botulism. The recall applies to products so...
Dec 08, 2023
CSIS boss apologizes for response to rape claim, revamps anti-harassment plans
VANCOUVER - Canada's spy chief has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment allegations in the agency's British Columbia office. In a town hall this week, David Vigneault told Canad...
Dec 08, 2023
Manslaughter charge stayed for Hatchet Lake man accused of killing son
A man accused of killing his son has been granted a stay of proceedings.Donald Mercredi Sr.'s matter was spoken to at court in Wollaston Lake.On Nov. 16, 2022, RCMP were called to a home at Hatchet La...
Dec 08, 2023
North Stars' food drive raises over 650 pounds in donations for those in need
With just a couple of weeks until Christmas is here, the Battlefords North Stars dropped off the food collected through their annual seasonal food drive, totaling 652 pounds of goods donated that were...
Dec 08, 2023
Battlefords artists make strides with Sask Music Award wins
They're the best! Among the Saskatchewan Music Awards winners this year are several artists with roots in the Battlefords area.Falynn Baptiste, who is from Red Pheasant Cree Nation, is still overwhelm...
Dec 08, 2023
Quebec man arrested in killing of child at home daycare northeast of Montreal
MONTREAL - A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler who was found seriously injured at a home daycare this week northeast of Montreal. Quebec provincial police say...
Dec 08, 2023