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Defence, Crown make final arguments to the jury in Peter Nygard's sex assault trial
TORONTO - The sexual assault case against Peter Nygard is built on a "false narrative" created by women whose testimony was not credible, his lawyer argued on Tuesday while the Crown urged the jury to...
Nov 07, 2023

Electric-vehicle chargers distributed unequally in Canada, environment audit finds
OTTAWA - The national infrastructure program to install electric chargers for passenger vehicles is too concentrated in a small number of provinces and has no data to show where the biggest gaps are, ...
Nov 07, 2023

Father of boy abducted in 2011 not notified of Hopley's escape from halfway house
The father of a boy abducted in 2011 by a man who is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant says he's incredulous the repeat offender could walk away from a Vancouver halfway house. Paul Hebert says in a...
Nov 07, 2023

Canadian men face tough opposition in Dubai for kickoff of World Rugby sevens season
The Canadian men will find themselves in tough company when they kick off World Rugby's sevens season next month in Dubai. Canada will play New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in Pool A of the Dec. 2-...
Nov 07, 2023

Elk Ridge to host Saskatchewan Open in August for newly formed PGA Tour Americas
Elk Ridge will be a prime destination for golfers looking to get a membership to compete in one of the world's best tours. The newly formed PGA Tour Americas announced its inaugural schedule for next ...
Nov 07, 2023

Prince Albert police identify homicide victim
The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed the identity of the city's fourth homicide victim this year. Nicole Laurin, 37, was found on Oct. 6, suffering from serious injuries. She later succumbed...
Nov 07, 2023

Local weightlifting challenge pulls in over $2,000 for cancer research
A friendly fitness competition involving gyms from Melfort and Prince Albert raised over $2,000 for cancer research.The Deadlift 4 Cancer event, organized by Spafit by Linda, and affiliated trainers H...
Nov 07, 2023

Former fullback Ashtone Morgan relishes new role with Toronto FC front office
TORONTO - Ashtone Morgan credits then-assistant coach Jason Bent for setting him on the right path when he signed his first contract with Toronto FC. Bent, now part of Greg Vanney's coaching staff at ...
Nov 07, 2023

North Stars Bell, Girod headline SJHL Players of the Week
For the second time in as many weeks, a pair of Battlefords North Stars headline the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Players of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5.Kian Bell has been named the SJHL MVP of...
Nov 07, 2023

Operation Red Nose helps keep impaired drivers off roads
If you've had a few too many while attending a holiday party in the coming weeks, why not give your keys to Operation Red Nose. As part of the initiative, Operation Red Nose volunteer members will dri...
Nov 07, 2023