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Quebec housing minister favoured friend, ethics commissioner concludes
QUEBEC - The ethics commissioner for the Quebec legislature has concluded that the housing minister improperly promoted the personal interest of a friend when she met with her in 2022. Commissioner Ar...
Nov 30, 2023
NHL veteran Perry apologizes for 'inappropriate' behaviour, says he is seeking help
Corey Perry says he has started seeking help for his struggles with alcohol following his release from the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. Perry released a statement Friday apologizing to the Blackhawks, hi...
Nov 30, 2023
Major $28 million enhancement for Highway 102 near La Ronge
A $28 million Highway 102 upgrade project expected to begin in the spring of 2024 will have a substantial impact to the economy in northern Saskatchewan.That's according to La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski...
Nov 30, 2023
Moe says Sask. won’t collect carbon tax on electric heat if feds don’t budge
The Saskatchewan government is expanding its moves on the carbon tax.Premier Scott Moe already announced the government has directed SaskEnergy to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills o...
Nov 30, 2023
Man injured after shooting on Pelican Narrows, PBCN urging province to help launch safety plan
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is calling on the provincial government to help jumpstart its community safety plan following a recent shooting in Pelican Narrows.On Wednesday, RCMP found an i...
Nov 30, 2023
Whitecaps coach Sartini suspended six games for on-field actions, post-game comments
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini has been suspended a total of six games for his on-field actions and the post-game comments he made about refereeing after his team's MLS playoff eliminati...
Nov 30, 2023
B.C. files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order, minister says
VICTORIA - British Columbia's solicitor general says the government has filed the first-ever application to secure an unexplained wealth order in Canada. Mike Farnworth says the notice of civil claim ...
Nov 30, 2023
Thompson Rivers University volleyball player killed, two others injured in car crash
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - One member of the Thompson Rivers University men's volleyball team is dead and two more are in critical condition following a car crash Wednesday in Kamloops. The RCMP says their smal...
Nov 30, 2023
Two NDP MPs vote against Liberal budget motion over Indigenous, gender issues
OTTAWA - Two New Democrat MPs voted against a government motion to introduce legislation on the fall economic statement today. That's despite the NDP pledging their support on key votes as part of a s...
Nov 30, 2023
Adidas executive Dan Near tabbed to become next WHL commissioner
CALGARY - Dan Near is set to become the next commissioner of the Western Hockey League. The 43-year-old Adidas executive was introduced at a press conference today. Near will replace Ron Robison, who ...
Nov 30, 2023