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Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism
PHOENIX - U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a "serious" fall last week. Kirkpa...
Jan 17, 2020
Andrew Weaver leaves B.C. Greens to sit as Independent, cites family health
VICTORIA - A former Green leader in British Columbia who made history when he won a seat in the legislature is leaving the party to sit as an Independent. Andrew Weaver said Wednesday he wrestled with...
Jan 17, 2020
Ottawa plans to hire trainers in preparation for UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - Canada is still vying for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, but it's already warming up the chair with a plan to hire trainers for Canadian officials. The federal gover...
Jan 17, 2020
Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK - Jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial concluded Friday after an arduous two-week process, setting the stage for testimony to begin in the next week. The lawyers and judge halted t...
Jan 17, 2020
Canada to compensate families $25,000 for Canadian victims who died on Flight PS752
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will provide $25,000 to the families of each of the 57 Canadian citizens and 29 permanent residents who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian passenge...
Jan 17, 2020 (File photo/Canadian Press)
Saskatoon man found guilty for fake Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe
In 2018, Saskatoon's Andrij Olesiuk created a GoFundMe account to raise money for the Humboldt Broncos after their tragic bus crash.But the $3,600 he raised never made it to the team. Instead, it went...
Jan 17, 2020 Andrij Olesiuk was found guilty of two charges relating to a fake GoFundMe account at Saskatoon's Provincial Court on Jan. 17, 2020. (650 CKOM)
Light Horse Members Spend the Weekend Learning
4-H is one of Canada's largest youth organizations. Our motto of "Learn To Do by Doing" has expanded from our rural roots to include more than 50 project options available today. 4-H Saskatchewan prov...
Jan 17, 2020
Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. - A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York extortion trial set for next week after prosecutors said he was hiding assets...
Jan 17, 2020
Toronto FC teenage forward Jayden Nelson continues to turn heads with Canada
It's been a dizzying ride of late for Jayden Nelson. Last year, the young forward from Brampton, Ont., made his pro debut with Toronto FC 2, turned 17, represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup an...
Jan 17, 2020
Lucas Hammond returns from injury as Canada sevens squad heads Down Under
Recovered from a foot injury, Lucas Hammond returns to action as the Canadian men travel to New Zealand and Australia for the third and fourth stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will...
Jan 17, 2020