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Maj.-Gen. Fortin never got written reasons for removal from vaccine campaign: Lawyer
OTTAWA - The legal battle over Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's sudden removal as head of Canada's vaccine distribution campaign is continuing today in Federal Court. Fortin's legal team wrapped its arguments ...
Sep 29, 2021
FSIN announces election candidates; Cameron sets sights on third term as Chief
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is busy preparing for an election next month, and the official list of candidates was released Wednesday morning.Current Chief Bobby Cameron is be...
Sep 29, 2021
Refugee family that helped Edward Snowden land in Canada to begin new life
MONTREAL - A refugee advocacy group says a family that helped shelter whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong in 2013 have landed in Canada after a long legal battle to find them a safe new home. Ma...
Sep 29, 2021
Former Canadian women's sevens coach John Tait hired by B.C. Rugby
Former Canadian women's sevens coach Tait has been named B.C. Rugby's new technical director. B.C. Rugby said Tait will report directly to its CEO and play a "vital role in building upon B.C. Rugby's ...
Sep 29, 2021
Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead leads CFL top performers for September
TORONTO - B.C Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead, Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence and Lions quarterback Michael Reilly have been named the CFL's top performers for September. Whitehead reco...
Sep 29, 2021
All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.
The rescue of 39 miners trapped hundreds of metres underground in northern Ontario was complete Wednesday morning after the final worker emerged at the surface "giving fist bumps" to the rescue team. ...
Sep 29, 2021
Hawks remain unbeaten after victory in Flin Flon
The Nipawin Hawks diffused the Flin Flon Bombers Tuesday night skating away with a 4-1 win.Nipawin has opened the 2021 - 22 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season with a trio of wins. Unlike ...
Sep 29, 2021
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation unveils Survivors’ Flag for September 30
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) unveils a new Survivors' Flag to mark the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.This commemorative flag was created by Survivo...
Sep 29, 2021
Saskatchewan Proclaims September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
A Day to Reflect on Meaningful and Lasting ReconciliationThe Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing September 30, 2021, as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation in our province."With this proclamati...
Sep 29, 2021
Concussion Awareness Day: experts offer advice on symptoms, treatment
With several contact sports either beginning their seasons or just wrapping them up, the province has designated Sept. 29 as Concussion Awareness Day. Most people involved in any kind of sport, contac...
Sep 29, 2021