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'It was historic': Motion to call residential schools genocide backed unanimously
OTTAWA - A New Democrat member of Parliament says she will be holding the government accountable after her motion calling on the federal government to recognize Canada's residential schools as genocid...
Oct 28, 2022
Broncos families concerned gov’t may loosen requirements for truckers
The families of those hurt or killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash have sent a letter to the Saskatchewan government, raising concerns about potential changes to requirements for truck drivers.In ...
Oct 28, 2022
Canadians Schizas, Daleman are 1-2 after short program at Skate Canada International
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Canadians Madeline Schizas and Gabrielle Daleman are first and second after the women's singles short program at Skate Canada International. Schizas, an 19-year-old from Oakville, ...
Oct 28, 2022
2030 Olympic bid not quite dead, but B.C. government must join talks: First Nations
VANCOUVER - First Nations leaders say they're still open to pursuing a bid to host the 2030 Olympics in British Columbia, but need the provincial government to engage in talks for plans to move forwar...
Oct 28, 2022
Not guilty manslaughter verdict in Sheldon Wolf death
The man accused of killing Carrot River area farmer Sheldon Wolf in Calgary in 2020 has been found not guilty of manslaughter. Victor Braima was initially charged with first-degree murder, which was l...
Oct 28, 2022
Urgent recommendation calls for inspection of Canadian-made De Havilland Otter planes
VANCOUVER - Aviation regulators in Canada and the United States are being urged to order the immediate inspection of a type of Canadian-built float plane involved in a deadly crash in Washington state...
Oct 28, 2022
Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Bear, forward Pederson from Carolina Hurricanes
The struggling Vancouver Canucks bolstered their lineup on Friday with the acquisition of defenceman Ethan Bear and forward Lane Pederson from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a fifth-round dra...
Oct 28, 2022
Ottawa restricting foreign state-owned investments in critical minerals
OTTAWA - The federal government is restricting the involvement of foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sector. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Natural Resource...
Oct 28, 2022
Battle of the birds this weekend at the ‘Cage’
The Nipawin Hawks return to action Friday, looking to snap a three-game losing skid.The Weyburn Red Wings will invade the Centennial Arena on back-to-back nights beginning at 7 p.m. Nipawin is coming ...
Oct 28, 2022
Halloween spirit possesses Birch Hills Hotel
A truly terrifying transformation has been completed at the King George Hotel in Birch Hills.In addition to the bar area, the entire upper floor has been given the freakiest of makeovers. Owner Rosa M...
Oct 28, 2022