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Survivor of fatal Downtown Eastside hotel fire files proposed class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - A woman who survived a fatal fire at a downtown Vancouver rooming hotel has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the building's owner, the operator of the residence and the city's...
Apr 11, 2023

City upset with lack of federal assistance for retroactive RCMP costs
The City of North Battleford is concerned about a lack of assistance from the federal government in the 2023 budget for retroactive RCMP costs. The city said in its release, along with numerous munici...
Apr 11, 2023

North Stars shine in SJHL Players of the Week
A trio of Battlefords North Stars have been named to the SJHL Players of the Week for their performance over the team's back-to-back wins in Melfort in games three and four, to sweep their semi-finals...
Apr 11, 2023

P.A. police arrest man wanted for warrant, locate loaded shotgun
Editor's note: This story was updated Tuesday night to reflect the fact Budd is awaiting trial for the murder of Alex Whitehead.Police have arrested a 22-year-old man with an outstanding warrant, whic...
Apr 11, 2023

Man on the run from police says he did it to be with dying father
Prior to sentencing a man to nine months jail, a Prince Albert judge noted the case was an example of why each sentence hearing needs to be individualized.Dustin Ratt, 38, appeared Tuesday morning at ...
Apr 11, 2023

Montreal Alouettes extend Canadian kicker David Cote through 2024 season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed kicker David Cote to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Cote, of Quebec City, made 44-of-51 field goal attempts last season, his 86.3 per ce...
Apr 11, 2023

FSIN looking to warn international business away from Saskatchewan
At the same time First Nations and natural resources are at the forefront of many minds, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is looking to warn international resource business away f...
Apr 11, 2023

What to know about the TTC's upcoming Rogers cellphone network
TORONTO - Rogers and BAI Communications reached a deal Monday that will see the telecommunications giant acquire the exclusive rights to build the TTC's wireless network. Here is what you need to know...
Apr 11, 2023

Ex-firefighter gets prison for Jan. 6 extinguisher attack
A retired firefighter who threw a fire extinguisher at police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to more than four years in prison. Robert Sanford struck two police officer...
Apr 11, 2023

Mixed review for Melfort cell tower proposal
SaskTel is going to be asking for public input on a large cell tower for Melfort.The crown corporation wants to put the tower in the southwest part of the city. But it's right across the street from a...
Apr 11, 2023