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Three Nova Scotia senators call for public inquiry into mass killing
HALIFAX - Three Nova Scotia senators are calling on the province to join with Ottawa to launch a joint inquiry into the mass shooting in April that claimed the lives of 22 people. Senators Mary C...
Jun 09, 2020
UFC confirms Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, home to the F1 Grand Prix
While some fans had expected something more like Gilligan's Island, the UFC confirmed Tuesday that its much-ballyhooed Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Yas Island, which occupies 25 square kilo...
Jun 09, 2020
Police in Nova Scotia investigate fatal dog attack northeast of Halifax
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT, N.S. - A local politician says the woman killed by a dog in a rural community northeast of Halifax was the owner of the animal. Coun. Steve Streatch, who represents the&...
Jun 09, 2020
Businesses partner to support the food bank
Prince Albert residents will soon have the chance to take part in a big one-week food drive.Starting next Monday June 15 Lake Country Co-op's food store in P.A. will be offering customers the opportun...
Jun 09, 2020
Golf Fundraiser for Victoria Hospital Foundation
Who says we can't golf during a pandemic? The need for strong local healthcare is as critical as ever and we are thrilled to announce the annual ELGC fundraising golf tournament is going ahead this ye...
Jun 09, 2020
Reopenings and protests have Americans bracing for second wave of COVID-19
WASHINGTON - A new poll suggests Americans are more convinced than Canadians are that a second, more powerful wave of COVID-19 is on its way. The online poll by Leger and the Association of ...
Jun 09, 2020
Edsby: Better Connections, Improved Communications, More Learning
When school resumes this fall, teachers, students, and parents in Light of Christ Catholic Schools will be connected to each other more than ever before. Why?All of these stakeholders have been asking...
Jun 09, 2020
Curling Canada names new head coaches for mixed doubles, wheelchair programs
OTTAWA - Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams. The organization said in a release Tuesday that Scott Pfeifer will take over the mixed curlin...
Jun 09, 2020
Sudan militia leader in custody on Darfur war crimes charges
BANGUI, Central African Republic - Sudanese militia leader Ali Kushayb, who is charged with 50 crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the conflict in Darfur, has been arrested more than 13 ...
Jun 09, 2020
Northern Animal Rescue AGM
NAR's AGM is tonight.We hope to see you there through Zoom. We are looking for committed membership and board members.4 If you've ever thought about joining our team, please come to the AGM to learn m...
Jun 09, 2020