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Mustangs now one win away from SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs now just need one more win over the Yorkton Terriers to advance to their second straight SJHL Finals.Melfort defeated Yorkton 4-3 last night, in Yorkton, during Game 3 of their se...
Apr 09, 2025

Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge
OTTAWA - Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. David MacKinnon and Aris ...
Apr 09, 2025

Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war
WASHINGTON - Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught...
Apr 09, 2025

Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY - A Vancouver police sergeant who also taught at B.C. universities has admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages he sent to fellow officers an...
Apr 09, 2025

MTACC hosting Come and Go Chat with local federal election candidates
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce is hosting the local federal election candidates - but with a bit of a twist.Rather than have a traditional forum or debate format, the chamber opted to ...
Apr 09, 2025

Quebec killer ordered to remain in men’s prison despite identifying as female
MONTREAL - Federal corrections officials say a convicted killer must remain in a men's prison despite identifying as a woman. Mohamed Al Ballouz, who now uses the name Levana, was sentenced in Decembe...
Apr 09, 2025

Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios
OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is returning to Canada's capital. The Ottawa Senators officially clinched a long-awaited playoff berth Tuesday night, setting off a wave of c...
Apr 09, 2025
Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he is immediately pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days - but it's not immediately clear what the impact will be for Canada.White House Press Secret...
Apr 09, 2025

Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season
Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place. That left Ottawa ...
Apr 09, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays sign slugger Guerrero Jr. to US$500M, 14-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension worth US$500 million. The team confirmed the deal in a statement today after reports surfaced early ...
Apr 09, 2025