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PQ defends candidate in hotly contested Arthabaska riding over leftist past, arrest
SAINT-FERDINAND - The Parti Qubcois is defending its candidate in an upcoming byelection northeast of Montreal after criticism of his far-left, militant past. Alex Boissonneault was arrested in 2001 i...
May 14, 2025
Where's the beef? In Sacramento this week for World's Strongest Man competition
Tristain Hoath is a busy man. And a big one. The six-foot-two, 330-pound Edmonton police officer, who doubles as co-owner of the United Strength and Power gym, is one of four Canadians this week looki...
May 14, 2025
Abrupt end to record-setting '24 campaign fuels Ticats receiver Shemar Bridges
HAMILTON - A premature end to a stellar rookie campaign is fuelling Shemar Bridges' preparation for the 2025 CFL season. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' receiver was the East Division's top rookie in 2024 wi...
May 14, 2025
Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals
WASHINGTON - An expert in critical minerals is telling U.S. senators that Canada can be a key ally in efforts to reduce America's reliance on Chinese supply - after President Donald Trump spent months...
May 14, 2025
'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message
Disability advocates say the lack of a minister tasked with representing their interests sidelines millions of Canadians during what Prime Minister Mark Carney promises will be a time of growth and re...
May 14, 2025
Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark (AP) - Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the ...
May 14, 2025
Measles exposure risk in Kindersley, says Saskatchewan Health Authority
A measles exposure risk in Kindersley has prompted a warning from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).SHA said in a news release on May 13 that anyone who was at Cameron's Clothing Company store at 70...
May 14, 2025
Ceremonial and cultural grounds to be developed at Little Red River Park
Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky is calling it a 'meaningful step forward in our journey of reconciliation.'The City and the Prince Albert Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre (PAIMFC) are holding a s...
May 14, 2025
Staff at Sask. Pen seize drugs valued over $200,000
Vigilant staff members at the Saskatchewan Pentientiary in Prince Albert have once again found packages containing banned items in the multi-level security jail. Packages containing methamphetamine, T...
May 14, 2025
Nipawin Fire Department responds to wildfire
The Nipawin Fire Department was called to their first wildfire of the season on Tuesday. They responded to a fire at a yard site along Highway 35 to Prudens Point. The department thanked passersby who...
May 14, 2025