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Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5 per cent
The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected last month, but with the gains driven by a seasonal spike in education employment and an increase in part-time work, economists say the job market is...
Oct 06, 2023
Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - The use of deadly force by Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta was "objectively reasonabl...
Oct 06, 2023
All Blacks finish Rugby World Cup pool play with 73-0 win over Uruguay
LYON, France (AP) - New Zealand overcame a sluggish start to beat Uruguay 73-0 in its final pool match at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. But the All Blacks' performance was less than the polished qu...
Oct 06, 2023
Stephen Maar powers Canada past Bulgaria 3-0 at men's Olympic qualifying tournament
XI'AN, China - Stephen Maar scored 16 points as Canada made quick work of Bulgaria in a 3-0 win on Friday at the men's Olympic qualification tournament. The Canadians won each set 25-21, 25-17, 25-18....
Oct 06, 2023
One man arrested after shooting incident on River Street West
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting incident in Prince Albert last month.Police say that on Sept. 13, a fight broke out at a home in the 1000 Block of River Street West, where a gun w...
Oct 06, 2023
More supports needed to address homelessness, B.C. government says after survey
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says results from the latest surveys of people living on the streets show current support levels aren't enough and more services are needed to address rising...
Oct 06, 2023
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release September jobs data
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada to release September jobs data this morning Canadians will ge...
Oct 06, 2023
RCMP recover stolen vehicle in North Battleford, three people charged
Nearly 30 charges have been laid after RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle and a loaded gun in North Battleford last week.On Sept. 28, the Battlefords Gang Task Force were patrolling the city when they fo...
Oct 06, 2023
Kinistino announced as host for 2024 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan
The Town of Kinistino received some exciting news on Thursday as they were announced as the hosts for the 16th edition of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan (HDIS).The 2024 event will touch down in the northe...
Oct 06, 2023
Sask. First Nation makes huge investment to renovate community arena
It's considered the hub of its community, which is why a Saskatchewan First Nation is putting a major investment into its local arena.Beardy's & Okemasis Cree Nation, southwest of Prince Albert, a...
Oct 06, 2023