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Report on Quebec woman murdered by offender on day parole calls for better oversight
OTTAWA - A report into the murder of a Quebec City woman last year at the hands of a federal offender out on day parole is recommending better oversight and changes to how cases are managed in the pro...
Jan 21, 2021

Canada's long-track speedskating team racing internationally again in Dutch "bubble"
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canada's long-track speedskating team has entered a Dutch "bubble" to compete in its first international races in over 10 months. Olympic and world champion Ted-Jan Bloemen o...
Jan 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern):10:30 a.m.Ontario says there are 2,632 new cases of COVID-19 in the province and 46 more deaths linked to the virus.A technical i...
Jan 21, 2021

Lloyd Ex cancels Showcase
Showcase 2021 at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association (Lloyd Ex) is postponed for the second straight year.The association's board of directors and staff announced the decision Wednesd...
Jan 21, 2021

Supreme Court won't review ruling in favour of officer who refused to euthanize bears
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a lower-court ruling that was a victory for a conservation officer who refused to euthanize two bear cubs.Bryce Casavant was dismissed from his job...
Jan 21, 2021

University president in Maryland offers inaugural poet a job
BALTIMORE - The president of a historically Black university in Maryland was so captivated by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman's poem during President Joe Biden's inauguration that he offered her a job --...
Jan 21, 2021

What's Going On at PA Public Library
Celebrate Literacy and get a take home craft though the Prince Albert Public Library.See the poster for details.
Jan 21, 2021

SaskJazz Artist Applications
SASKATCHEWAN ARTISTSSaskatchewan artist applications are now being accepted for the 34th annual SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, July 9-18, 2021. We want to hear from musicians and bands of any gen...
Jan 21, 2021

Charities May Apply for Humboldt Broncos Legacy Awards Until March 1
If you know of an organization or are part of a charity that could use some funding...please apply. Deadline is March 1, 2021.See the poster below for details.
Jan 21, 2021

Virus scuttles Glastonbury Festival for second straight year
LONDON - Britain's Glastonbury music festival has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic for the second year in a row. Organizers Michael Eavis and Emily Eavis said Thursday that "In spite of our e...
Jan 21, 2021