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Power vacuum created by president's killing rattles Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haitians are not only wondering who killed their president, but who's running the country: At least three men claim to be the legitimate head of government, complicating t...
Jul 13, 2021

Prince Albert mayor wants fire ban at Little Red River Park
The mayor of Prince Albert is calling on the fire chief to implement a fire ban at Little Red River Park.Mayor Greg Dionne made the plea because of the ongoing hot, dry weather, the extensive fire ban...
Jul 13, 2021

Canada sending large team of 371 athletes to Tokyo's Olympic Games
Canada is sending one of its largest teams ever to a Summer Olympics despite the pandemic challenges imposed on its athletes over the last year and a half. The 371 athletes headed to Tokyo is Canada's...
Jul 13, 2021

Lawyer for Montreal police officer facing sex assault charge cross-examines accuser
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Montreal police officer on trial for sexual assault is cross-examining the complainant today and focusing on her behaviour during the alleged assault. Roger Frchette, a Mon...
Jul 13, 2021

Interim no more: Ducharme rewarded for Canadiens' electric Cup final run
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme has been officially named the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens after leading the club on an electric playoff run all the way to the Stanley Cup final. The Canadiens h...
Jul 13, 2021

Emmy surprises: 'Pose,' 'I May Destroy You' and 'Lupin'
NEW YORK (AP) - The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises. STRIKE A POSE "Pose" left the ballroom with a clutch of Emmy nominations. The groundbreaking FX show abo...
Jul 13, 2021

Police searching for escapee from Willow Cree Healing Lodge
The RCMP are searching for a man after he escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge.According to a media release, at 3:10 a.m. this morning while staff of the healing lodge conducted security checks,...
Jul 13, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Head of Justice Centre taking leave; hired investigator to follow judge
WINNIPEG - The president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is stepping away from the Alberta-based organization after admitting to hiring a private investigator to follow a Manitoba ju...
Jul 13, 2021

Be Ready to Evacuate
Some of our communities are under an evacuation notice. Here's an evacuation preparedness checklist just in case. Our thoughts are with you! Stay safe everyone! https://bit.ly/3hwfVVD
Jul 13, 2021

Saskatchewan Drive, water mains, speeding, topics at Melfort Council meeting
The City of Melfort held their regular council meeting on Monday, July 12, back at the City Hall Council Chambers due to provincial health restrictions being lifted.Council discussed a number of topic...
Jul 13, 2021