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Senate panel deadlocks on Jackson; confirmation on track
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked, 11-11, Monday on whether to send Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination to the Senate floor. But President Joe Biden's nominee is...
Apr 04, 2022
Preliminary inquiry underway for accused in Damian Moosomin homicide
The preliminary inquiry started Monday in North Battleford provincial court for one of several accused individuals facing a charge connected to the death of Damian Moosomin in 2020. Jannay Blackbird, ...
Apr 04, 2022
Quebec court chief judge seeks access to sealed documents in secret trial case
MONTREAL - The chief judge of Quebec court has filed a motion with the Court of Appeal to get information under seal regarding a so-called secret trial held in the province about which even she has be...
Apr 04, 2022
Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate
MONTREAL - As Quebec ponders bucking the Canadian trend by prolonging its mask mandate, experts say face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, PE...
Apr 04, 2022
'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is promising to introduce a "robust package of investments" for North America's aging defences in the coming months. The promise follows years of warnings from mi...
Apr 04, 2022
'Freedom Convoy' leader Pat King's legal team in flux, still 'shopping for lawyers'
OTTAWA - A key figure in the "freedom convoy" that gridlocked downtown Ottawa earlier this year to protest against COVID-19 restrictions is still looking for lawyers to represent him at trial. Pat Kin...
Apr 04, 2022
Strong three-game stretch earns Chaika WHL goalie of the week
When the Prince Albert Raiders have been at their hottest this season, their goaltender has been among those leading the charge. Now that the games matter more than ever, Tikhon Chaika has shone his b...
Apr 04, 2022
Local Jiu-Jitsu athletes win medals at Westerns
Hosted by Saskatchewan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Western Kids Open event was held in Regina over the weekend and four athletes from Prince Albert's North Wake Martial Arts returned home with medals.The...
Apr 04, 2022
Bike for Breakfast returns summer 2022
After a breakout fundraising campaign in 2021, Bike for Breakfast is back with ambitions to expand.The cross-provincial cycling trip to garner funding in support of breakfast programs at schools in th...
Apr 04, 2022
Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians as abhorrent and senseless and says new Canadian sanctions are coming against Russia as a result. "Th...
Apr 04, 2022