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Peruvian court sentences former President Humala and wife to 15 years for money laundering
LIMA, Peru (AP) - A Peruvian court on Tuesday sentenced former President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, to 15 years in prison for laundering funds received from Brazilian construction gi...
Apr 15, 2025
Tariff uncertainty foils 'slam dunk rebound year' for national home sales: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2025, while the number of homes that changed hands across the country in March was down 9.3 per cent compare...
Apr 15, 2025
2025 Ness Creek Music Festival
We're pleased to announce the full lineup for the 2025 Ness Creek Music Festival. Join us the 3rd weekend of July for an epic weekend of amazing live music and more! Get your tickets now at NessCreekM...
Apr 15, 2025
Erie Otters defenceman Schaefer top-ranked North American skater for NHL draft.
TORONTO - Matthew Schaefer is the top-ranked North American skater heading into the 2025 NHL draft. Schaefer, of Hamilton, was ranked first overall by NHL Central Scouting on its final NHL draft ranki...
Apr 15, 2025
Nipawin Fire Department responds to vehicle fire
A vehicle near Nipawin has been destroyed by fire. The Nipawin Fire Department were called to the scene just south of the bridge Monday afternoon. The car was fully engulfed in flames by the time crew...
Apr 15, 2025
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States
HALIFAX - The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States. The Canadian Association of University Teach...
Apr 15, 2025
Four journalists accused of working for Kremlin foe Navalny convicted of extremism
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism Tuesday for working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and sentenced them to 5 1/2 ...
Apr 15, 2025
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel making most of second chance in NHL spotlight
Scott Arniel was head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets just over 19 months. It didn't go well. A winning percentage of .439 across those 123 games, including a disastrous 11-25-5 start to the 2011-1...
Apr 15, 2025
Get Ready for the 102nd Meadow Lake Stampede
We are coming back for the 102nd Annual Meadow Lake Stampede at the Bear Creek Gymkhana Grounds! You're not going to want to miss this! There will be sheep and calf riding both nights! The Meadow Lake...
Apr 15, 2025
Canada Soccer names roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship
Canada Soccer has announced its roster for the inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship, scheduled for April 28 to May 4 in Guatemala. Jadyn Steinhauer, Jade Houmphanh and Erika Hindmarsh are drawn fr...
Apr 15, 2025