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US soldier arrested on charge of sharing bomb instructions
WASHINGTON - Federal authorities said Monday they arrested an Army soldier who they accused of discussing with an FBI informant a possible bomb attack within the United States as well as the targeting...
Sep 25, 2019

U.S. military court appoints panel to hear Omar Khadr's war-crimes appeal
TORONTO - An American military court has appointed three judges to hear Omar Khadr appeal his war-crimes convictions, signalling a possible end to a years-long delay in the Canadian's quest to clear h...
Sep 25, 2019

AP sources: Lawmakers, staff to view whistleblower complaint
WASHINGTON - A whistleblower complaint that has triggered a renewed impeachment effort in the House will be available to some members and staff of congressional intelligence committees Wednesday, acco...
Sep 25, 2019

Consumer advocates wary of Liberal plan for lowering wireless phone bills
TORONTO - The Liberal party's promise of a 25 per cent reduction in wireless bills for average Canadian families was greeted with skepticism Monday by observers of Canada's telecommunication...
Sep 25, 2019

Aurora adds new passenger service route in La Ronge
A new charter and bus service called Aurora will begin providing transportation to residents in the tri-communities to Prince Albert and Saskatoon.The service is expected to launch Sept. 30 and busine...
Sep 25, 2019 This van is being used to transport passengers between the communities. (Submitted photo/Victor Hoosein)

Fall doesn't end outdoor fun
The leaves have changed colors and the fall season is now underway.With the change in season a couple of travel bloggers want to remind people that it is still a nice time to visit Prince Albert Natio...
Sep 25, 2019 The fall season can be a nice time to visit Prince Albert National Park (submitted photo/Kenton De Jong)

'No need' for lengthy border exam of Meng Wanzhou before her arrest: defence
VANCOUVER - The defence team for a Huawei executive whose arrest at Vancouver's airport sparked a diplomatic crisis between Canada and China says there was no good reason for border officials to ...
Sep 25, 2019

Canada opens against Finland at 2020 Women's World Hockey Championship
HALIFAX - Canada will open the 2020 IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship in Nova Scotia with a game against defending silver-medallist Finland. Organizers released details today about the 31-game, 1...
Sep 25, 2019

16-year-old Thunberg turns tables on Trump and changes Twitter bio
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg changed her Twitter biography Tuesday, embracing U.S. President Donald Trump's description of her. The American president seemed to mock the 16-year-o...
Sep 25, 2019

Seattle hires former US team captain Cammi Granato as scout
Seattle's expansion NHL franchise has hired former U.S. Olympic team captain Cammi Granato as a pro scout. Granato is one of a handful of women working on the hockey operations side of an NHL franchis...
Sep 25, 2019