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Nipawin Fire Department responds to structure fire, fuel leak
Fire crews in Nipawin were kept busy yesterday.The Nipawin Fire Department was called to a structure fire in the RM of Torch River just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday. An outbuilding was completely engulfed...
Apr 02, 2025

Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge
TORONTO - The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says...
Apr 02, 2025

Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup. The matches will take place July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium...
Apr 02, 2025

Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
A massive spring storm has descended on Ontario with damaging conditions in store for parts of the province still without power from the last bout of freezing rain. Weather warnings issued by Environm...
Apr 02, 2025

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate ec...
Apr 02, 2025

Myanmar's government declares ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts and show compassion to the people affected...
Apr 02, 2025

'No-brainer': NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates
Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June's NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home. The family had moved ...
Apr 02, 2025

Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so t...
Apr 02, 2025

CP NewsAlert: CFL names Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner
TORONTO - The CFL has hired Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. More coming. The Canadian Press
Apr 02, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion rights deal
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. and the National Hockey League have announced a 12-year agreement valued at $11 billion for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada throu...
Apr 02, 2025