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RCMP investigate so-called Chinese 'police' stations in Toronto area
The RCMP is investigating reports of criminal activity related to so-called foreign "police" stations in Canada after a human rights group reported China is operating more than 50 such venues overseas...
Nov 03, 2022

'I always considered myself a Canuck:' Bieksa officially retires in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - When Kevin Bieksa stepped on the ice at Rogers Arena for the Vancouver Canucks' morning skate on Thursday, he felt like he was home. It's been more than four years since the defenceman sui...
Nov 03, 2022

Decorated Canadian curler Jennifer Jones fast-tracking young team
CALGARY - Winning and mentorship hand in hand is what Jennifer Jones envisioned when she phoned Mackenzie Zacharias. Jones, an Olympic and two-time world curling champion, saw potential for both when ...
Nov 03, 2022

Former NHLer set to speak at Ice Wolves Sportsman Dinner
Former NHLer Eric Gryba has been invited to La Ronge to speak at the annual Ice Wolves Sportsman Dinner next week.Gryba, who was born and raised in Saskatoon, made his NHL debut in February 2013 with ...
Nov 03, 2022

Fiscal Update 2022: Ottawa to permanently eliminate student loan interest
Ottawa says it plans to make permanent the pandemic era removal of interest on student loans in an effort to reduce some of the current financial pressures on young Canadians as the cost of living ris...
Nov 03, 2022

Five things you need to know about the Liberals’ fall economic update
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals unveiled their fall economic update Thursday - a 92-page mini-budget setting out Canada's fiscal situation and outlining new policies to tackle cost-of-living woes. The w...
Nov 03, 2022

After N.S. mass shooting, American family member of victims lost faith in Mounties
HALIFAX - U.S. citizen Jennifer Zahl Bruland says the murders of her father and stepmother in Nova Scotia's mass shooting led her to stop believing in the quality of Canada's national police force. In...
Nov 03, 2022

Fall budget update promises tax credits for clean electricity and hydrogen production
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's fall economic statement creates two new federal tax credits for clean technology and low-emitting hydrogen production. The statement is Freeland's first b...
Nov 03, 2022

ACT Donates to Battlefords Interval House
The Associated Canadian Travelers (ACT) of the Battlefords recently made a donation to Battlefords Interval House (BIH).BIH appreciates the gentlemen of ACT in recognizing the need to support the vict...
Nov 03, 2022

Crusaders standout, Adamcryck commits to Lakeland College
North Battleford's Charlotte Adamcryck will trade in her Crusaders' blue and gold for Rustlers' green next year, in the next chapter of her volleyball journey.The John Paul II Collegiate senior announ...
Nov 03, 2022