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Boushie family still looking for justice
The family of Colten Boushie continues to call for an end to systemic discrimination against Indigenous people in the justice system. Boushie, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the head after he and fo...
Feb 11, 2022

Lost in the B.C. woods for 74 days, Bear Henry thankful to forestry workers rescue
VICTORIA - Bear Henry says they survived more than 70 days lost in a remote Vancouver Island forest on a few days worth of beans, rice, some cat food and melted snow. Henry is about 30 kilograms light...
Feb 11, 2022

'Trying to get fans back in arena' top priority for Raptors president Masai Ujiri
TORONTO - Even as the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday was approaching, Masai Ujiri has kept his priorities in order. "Trying to get fans back in the arena," Ujiri said Friday when asked what was more...
Feb 11, 2022

Quebec Court of Appeal upholds majority of federal Indigenous child welfare law
MONTREAL - The Quebec Court of Appeal has upheld the majority of a federal law that gives Indigenous governments more control over child welfare. In a 219-page unanimous decision rendered Thursday, th...
Feb 11, 2022

Roughriders re-sign Justin Herdman-Reed
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have scratched the name of another of their free agents off their to-do list.The CFL team announced Friday it had re-signed national linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed. The 27...
Feb 11, 2022

Christmas village is helping two local organizations make much needed repairs and upgrades
Melfort & District Museum and the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) are celebrating the success of the Christmas Village.The Museum presented NCHCF with a cheque for $3,000 on Feb. 11. ...
Feb 11, 2022

Testing for unvaccinated, masking to remain in place for U of S students and staff
The University of Saskatchewan has come out with some new rules for students, staff and visitors as a response to changing provincial health orders.According to Patti McDougall, with the university's ...
Feb 11, 2022

No surprise convoy organizers turning to Bitcoin to fund protest blockades: expert
OTTAWA - An anti-money laundering expert says attempting to stop funds going to protesters blockading Parliament Hill and several border crossings is like playing a game of whack-a-mole. Matthew McGui...
Feb 11, 2022

B.C. provides millions for Chinese Canadian museum in Vancouver's Chinatown
VANCOUVER - The oldest building in Vancouver's Chinatown will soon become a Chinese Canadian Museum. The provincial government is providing $27.5 million for the project and real estate marketer Bob R...
Feb 11, 2022

Ottawa launches long-awaited competition for armed military drones
OTTAWA - The federal government has officially launched a competition for the purchase of armed drones after nearly two decades of delays and discussion. The formal request for proposals was released ...
Feb 11, 2022