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Canada's women's basketball squad to host Japan in exhibition in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canada's women's basketball team is set to host Japan in a June exhibition game, Canada Basketball announced Tuesday. The contest will take place June 2 at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial...
Apr 18, 2023
Marit apologizes after nominating domestic violence perpetrator for medal
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit is apologizing for nominating a man for a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, saying he didn't know the nominee was guilty of domestic abuse.The me...
Apr 18, 2023
Mont-Tremblant evacuates residents amid flooding, other Quebec cities warn residents
MONTREAL - Several municipalities in Quebec's Laurentians region, north of Montreal, are warning residents to take precautions as local rivers spill their banks. Mont-Tremblant, Que., officials asked ...
Apr 18, 2023
Saskatchewan minister asked man guilty of domestic violence to return service medal
REGINA - Saskatchewan's agriculture minister says he requested a public service medal be returned as the recipient had been charged with domestic violence. David Marit says in a statement that it's no...
Apr 18, 2023
Major reforms to air passenger rights needed, says House committee report
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is recommending sweeping changes to Canada's air passenger rights framework. The report from the House of Commons transport committee calls on the government to tigh...
Apr 18, 2023
As federal workers threaten to strike, tonight's deadline for a deal looms large
OTTAWA - The clock is ticking for the government and Canada's largest federal public-service union to reach an agreement by a deadline of 9 p.m. EDT tonight. If they don't, some 155,000 workers are pr...
Apr 18, 2023
Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard remains top North American prospect for NHL Draft
NEW YORK - Canadian junior hockey phenom Connor Bedard remains the No. 1 North American prospect for the upcoming NHL Draft, according to the final rankings released Tuesday by the NHL Central Scoutin...
Apr 18, 2023
Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence
WASHINGTON (AP) - A toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion. U.S. Secret ...
Apr 18, 2023
U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'
WASHINGTON - Senior members of President Joe Biden's cabinet will be in Ottawa in the coming weeks to meet with their Canadian counterparts about cracking down on fentanyl. The timing of this year's C...
Apr 18, 2023
Forensic Science Day
The Prince Albert Science Centre is hosting Forensic Science Day at the Gateway Mall April 29 and 30.See the poster for details.
Apr 18, 2023