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Sask. takes two of three on final day of SJ/MJ Showcase
The SJHL/MJHL Showcase wrapped up Wednesday night in Winnipeg, with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League winning two of the three games on the second day of action, following a three-game sweep to op...
Feb 1, 2024
Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel
RIYAK, Lebanon (AP) - Britain's top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be y...
Feb 1, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 1, 2024
B.C. transit providers seek essential service designation as strike threat looms
VANCOUVER - The manager of Metro Vancouver's transit system says it has applied to the B.C. Labour Relations Board to be designated an essential service, as a deadline for strike action looms. TransLi...
Feb 1, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 1, 2024
Gaza protesters blockade truck access to Port of Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners have blockaded truck access to the Port of Vancouver. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says officials are "aware of protest activ...
Feb 1, 2024
Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Chris Streveler is back in the CFL after growing weary of playing the waiting game south of the border. The six-foot-one, 216-pound quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue...
Feb 1, 2024
Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations
The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...
Feb 1, 2024
The battle to change Native American logos weighs on, but some communities are reinstating them
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school board to reconsider its logo: a Native American man, representing the "Warriors." Though the conversation had com...
Feb 1, 2024
Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The people spoke to The As...
Feb 1, 2024