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Montreal Haitian community against foreign military intervention in Caribbean country
Montreal's Haitian community is expressing opposition to the possibility of foreign troops being dispatched to Haiti amid civil unrest in the Caribbean country. The United Nations Security Council pos...
Oct 20, 2022

David Eby to be declared B.C. NDP leader on Friday, says party
VICTORIA - David Eby will officially be declared the leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party on Friday, clearing the way for him to be sworn in as premier. A statement from the party's chief electoral...
Oct 20, 2022

'We don't have good memories': B.C. Lions eager for long-awaited return to Edmonton
SURREY, B.C. - Jevon Cottoy wants to make some better memories at Commonwealth Stadium. Although he's in his third season with the B.C. Lions, the wide receiver has played in Edmonton just once during...
Oct 20, 2022

Saskatchewan launches biosimilars initiative to bring down drug costs
A new initiative from the Saskatchewan government will replace biologic drugs used by approximately 24,000 people in the province with lower-cost versions of the same medication.On Thursday, the Gover...
Oct 20, 2022

Best ways to prevent CO leaks as the weather gets colder
As the weather gets colder the more likely it is people will be starting up their furnaces.The Prince Albert Fire Department is once again sharing tips to help residents prevent any situations involvi...
Oct 20, 2022

Prosecution rests in Wisconsin parade suspect's trial
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of a Wisconsin man accused of killing six people and injuring scores of others when he allegedly drove his SUV through a Christ...
Oct 20, 2022

Supreme Court to examine law that limits reporting of criminal proceedings
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a law banning publication of certain proceedings in criminal matters applies before the selection of a jury. A consortium of major media outle...
Oct 20, 2022

Worker who quietly lowered town's fluoride for years resigns
A town employee who quietly lowered the fluoride in a Vermont community's drinking water for years has resigned - and is asserting that the levels had actually been low for much longer than believed. ...
Oct 20, 2022

Hawks lock up building blocks
The Nipawin Hawks have signed a trio of players to commit to the team for next season.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club announced the commitment of Wynyard's Tyler Gudjonson on Monday....
Oct 20, 2022

Shootings at rural properties result in community-based sentence
A woman responsible for causing a disturbance last year at two rural properties west of Prince Albert has avoided jail time but will have to pay $5,000 in restitution.At the conclusion of her sentenci...
Oct 20, 2022