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Overdoses prompts B.C. First Nation to declare state of emergency
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot'in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency. The...
Apr 12, 2024
Judge rejects defense efforts to dismiss Hunter Biden's federal gun case
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge in Delaware refused Friday to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, rejecting the president's son's claim that he is being prosecuted for political purpo...
Apr 12, 2024
City prepped for SUMA convention, event centre part of the plan
Saskatchewan's Urban Municipalities will be hosting their annual convention starting Sunday evening and will include a full delegation from the City of Prince Albert. Mayor Greg Dionne said that they ...
Apr 12, 2024
Mexican Tour success makes Seb Szirmak's path to RBC Canadian Open murky
Toronto's Sebastian Szirmak has the most wins of any Canadian pro golfer in 2024 but, ironically, his success on the Gira de Golf Professional Mexicana may prevent him from playing in the RBC Canadian...
Apr 12, 2024
Melfort's new fire chief urges safety amidst dry conditions
The new chief of the Melfort Fire Department is excited to start his new position.Leonard Whitney is an 18-year veteran of the department. After starting as a recruit, he worked his way up to Lieutena...
Apr 12, 2024
Judge declines to delay Trump’s NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
NEW YORK (AP) - The judge in Donald Trump's hush money criminal case on Friday turned down the former president's request to postpone his trial because of publicity about the case. It's the latest in ...
Apr 12, 2024
TMSS students hold Friday protest in support of teachers
A handful of high school students from Tisdale Middle & Secondary School (TMSS) weren't in class on Friday, in support of their teachers.The student-organized protest began around 9 a.m., as they ...
Apr 12, 2024
Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom poised to enter Canadian rugby record book
Canada women's rugby coach Kevin Rouet has named his roster for the Pacific Four Series with veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom poised to enter the Canadian record book. The 33-year-old lock from Uxbridg...
Apr 12, 2024
University of B.C. to add 778 technology seats with $21 million from province
UBC - The University of British Columbia will add 778 more student spaces for technology-related programs over the next six years through a $23-million investment from the provincial government. The u...
Apr 12, 2024
Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A transitional council tasked with choosing Haiti's next prime minister and Cabinet was formally established Friday as gangs tighten their grip on the troubled Caribbean c...
Apr 12, 2024