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B.C. pauses electricity connections for crypto mining, citing 'massive' consumption
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power su...
Dec 21, 2022
Canada's Bombito selected third by Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft
Montreal's Moise Bombito, a junior defender at the University of New Hampshire, has been selected third overall by the Colorado Rapids at the MLS SuperDraft. Bombito was named 2022 America East Defend...
Dec 21, 2022
Over 500 complaints made this year by Pine Grove inmates, ministry confirms
Over the course of 11 months this year, there have been 512 formal complaints issued by inmates at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert.That's according to information provided to paNOW...
Dec 21, 2022
Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government
JERUSALEM (AP) - Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most...
Dec 21, 2022
Judge grants bail to former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking secrets
OTTAWA - An RCMP intelligence official accused of violating Canada's secrecy law has been granted bail. The reasons for Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger's decision Wednesday in the case ...
Dec 21, 2022
Hague company fined after worker injured on job
A company based in the town of Hague has been fined $90,000 after a worker was seriously injured after falling off a work platform.King Stud Contracting Ltd. pled guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court ...
Dec 21, 2022
No charges for officers who showed 'remarkable courage' in wild B.C. shootout: review
SAANICH, B.C. - British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office has cleared police officers who were involved in a wild shootout outside a Saanich, B.C., bank last summer that left twin brothers ...
Dec 21, 2022
Remembering the lives lost in the Vaughan condo shooting rampage
TORONTO - The five people killed after a 73-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at his Toronto-area condo are being remembered as kind community members who were loved by their families. Police ha...
Dec 21, 2022
Hockey Canada, women's team finalize one-year athlete agreement
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has reached a one-year athlete agreement with its national women's team. The agreement covers 28 athletes and is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2022, Hockey Canada said Wednesday in a ...
Dec 21, 2022
Jessie Fleming named Canada Soccer player of the year for second straight time
TORONTO - Jessie Fleming has been named Canada Soccer's player of the year for the second year in a row. The 24-year old midfielder from London, Ont., shared the women's national team lead with five g...
Dec 21, 2022