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At 15 least dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - At least 15 people have died as two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters late Wednesday, and rescuers were looking for dozens still missing, authorities said early Thursd...
Oct 05, 2022
Texas executes inmate who fought prayer, touch rules
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas death row inmate whose case redefined the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide was executed Wednesday, despite the efforts of a district attorney to...
Oct 05, 2022
Muskoday First Nation featured in short educational film
The small community of Muskoday First Nation was chosen this year for a special project that could very well have a far-reaching impact.Through a provincial government grant, a 30-minute video was cre...
Oct 05, 2022
Saskatchewan Medical Association makes a stop in Nipawin
Dr. John Gjevre, a Saskatoon respirologist and president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), met with physicians from the North East (Kelsey Trail) Medical Staff Association recently, to di...
Oct 05, 2022
CFL interceptions leader Peters set to return to Argonauts secondary
TORONTO - Being out one week was one week too much for cornerback Jamal Peters. Peters, who leads the CFL in interceptions (six) will return to the secondary Saturday when Toronto (8-6) hosts the B.C....
Oct 05, 2022
N.W.T. reaches temporary agreement with union to address health worker shortages
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government and the union representing health-care workers in the territory have reached a temporary agreement aimed at addressing labour shortages. The territor...
Oct 05, 2022
Hawks embark on southern road swing
The Nipawin Hawks will begin a three-games-in-three-days road trip in Wilcox Wednesday, Oct. 5 against the Notre Dame Hounds.Nipawin has a record of three wins, three regulation losses, and a loss in ...
Oct 05, 2022
PWHPA tournament to be hosted by Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH - The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins will co-host a women's tournament Nov. 25-27 at the Penguins' practice facility. The tournament is t...
Oct 05, 2022
Bear expert says B.C. attack on family was likely a rare 'predaceous' incident
VANCOUVER - An expert in bear behaviour says an attack on a family in northeastern British Columbia that left two women with critical injuries appears to have been a rare example of a "predaceous" att...
Oct 05, 2022
Conservative MP's bill on conscience rights fails, but gets Poilievre's support
OTTAWA - Nearly all Conservative members of Parliament voted for a bill they say would protect the conscience rights of health professionals when it comes to medical assistance in dying. The private m...
Oct 05, 2022