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Former Canadian envoys to China urge Ottawa to launch foreign agent registry
OTTAWA - Two of Canada's former envoys to China say Ottawa is enabling foreign interference on Canadian soil by not launching a registry to track those acting on behalf of other countries. The Liberal...
Feb 07, 2023

AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players' Association, according to two people familiar with his plans...
Feb 07, 2023

Source: Roughriders secure deal with former Alouettes receiver Wieneke
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' rebuild is quickly taking shape. A CFL source said the Riders agreed to a one-year deal with Montreal Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke on Tuesday. Wieneke was slated to be...
Feb 07, 2023

Two Montreal police officers lied about 2017 death of detainee: ethics board
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics board says two Montreal officers lied to investigators about the 2017 death of a 23-year-old man in custody. Administrative judge Benoit Mc Mahon says Const. Mathieu ...
Feb 07, 2023

While survey takers say yes, unions say no to public money for private care
When it comes to fixing health care in the province and the country, it appears many people want more funding but are open to private options.Those were some of the findings that came from a recent su...
Feb 07, 2023

National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains intro...
Feb 07, 2023

'This is really exciting': Victoria Hospital expansion project takes step closer to construction starting
Site preparation work is starting on the Victoria Hospital expansion project in Prince Albert.Over the next couple of months, construction crews will be undergoing geotechnical drilling, utility work,...
Feb 07, 2023

Melfort Rotary Club honours their founder
The Melfort Rotary Club is celebrating the founder of the organization, Paul Harris, with a series of awards and a special event.On Feb. 22, local Rotarians are gathering to share excitement about the...
Feb 07, 2023

Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby out vs. San Antonio Spurs
TORONTO - Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby will not be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Head coach Nick Nurse says Anunoby is still out with a left wrist sprain. The 25...
Feb 07, 2023

Freeze-thaw cycle, more arctic air coming to Prince Albert
The good news is, a run of warmer-than-average weather is due to settle in for the Prince Albert area. The tougher news is, colder overnight lows will leave a lot of ice as the snow begins to thaw.A f...
Feb 07, 2023