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Heat warnings issued for Northern Saskatchewan communities
Environment Canada issued heat warnings for several parts of Northern Saskatchewan. The heat warning is in effect for le--la-Crosse, Buffalo Narrows and Beauval and reaches as far North as Uranium Cit...
Jul 22, 2019 (Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)
Court dismisses challenge of deal that helps U.S. nab tax cheats in Canada
OTTAWA - A judge says a Canada-U.S. deal aimed at zeroing in on tax cheats north of the border does not violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In a ruling today, Federal Court of C...
Jul 22, 2019
Indictment handed up in 'Real Housewives' home invasion
FREEHOLD, N.J. - A man has been indicted in the home invasion of a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member. James Mainello also faces robbery, aggravated assault and other charges in the in...
Jul 22, 2019
Novillo leaves Impact after contract terminated
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and Harry Novillo have agreed to mutually terminate the midfielder's contract. The 27-year-old Novillo appeared in 11 games, including five starts, in his first MLS seas...
Jul 22, 2019
Quebec police raise eyebrows with sarcastic responses to online critics
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are raising eyebrows with their sarcastic responses to critical comments on their Facebook page. One response to a comment on the force's official Fa...
Jul 22, 2019
Sound of the Forge Blacksmithing Competition Returns
It was the busiest weekend ever at Blind Tiger Vineyards in 2018, and that could be thanks in part to the blacksmiths who showcased their skills over an anvil and coal-burning fire at this unique venu...
Jul 22, 2019
Oland murder case highlights having enough money can be key to successful defence
FREDERICTON - Legal experts say Dennis Oland didn't get any special treatment before the courts in his murder re-trial, but the case shows how having money can make a difference in mounting a successf...
Jul 22, 2019
Saskatchewan Trappers Association Rendezvous
We have a fun event on Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27 in Nipawin at the Centennial Arena.This event will be open 9 - 5 daily. There are demonstrations, displays, trade show and activities for...
Jul 22, 2019
Health officials to meet with Attawapiskat families about water: O'Regan
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says the federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, including sending...
Jul 22, 2019
Crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago, StatCan says
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's crime rate ticked up again in 2018, for a fourth year in a row, though it was still lower than it was a decade ago.The severity of crime also rose by two ...
Jul 22, 2019