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Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity
A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women "pretendians," with the plaintiffs seeking more than $500,000 in damages and retractions to the heavily publicized comments made about them.M...
Aug 26, 2025

Massive wastewater treatment system upgrade in Humboldt nearing completion
A major project in Humboldt is inching closer to its finish. Council heard a report about the Wastewater Treatment System Construction from the Director of Public Works and Utilities Peter Bergquist a...
Aug 26, 2025

Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board
MONTRAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault has been called to testify at the public inquiry into the cost overrun scandal at the province's auto insurance board. Representatives of the Gallant Commissio...
Aug 26, 2025

Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says expansions to ports in Montreal and Manitoba could be among the first projects fast tracked under his government's new major projects bill. Carney says the gov...
Aug 26, 2025

Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says just over 200 ballots were rejected in the recent Alberta byelection where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre regained a seat in the House of Commons. Validated result...
Aug 26, 2025

European and Iranian diplomats fail to agree on how to avoid reimposition of UN sanctions
VIENNA (AP) - Representatives of three European countries threatening to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program failed to agree with their Iranian counterpart Tuesday on how to avoid...
Aug 26, 2025

Tisdale's by-election for mayor will take place Nov. 12
The Town of Tisdale has released more information about the process behind electing a new mayor. Former mayor Roy Skoglund resigned earlier this month, citing the demands of the job and the low rate o...
Aug 26, 2025

Federal judge allows case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan to proceed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday allowed the case to proceed against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse. Mi...
Aug 26, 2025
Canada Post reports $407 million Q2 loss as parcel volume suffers
OTTAWA - Canada Post reported a loss before tax of $407 million in its second quarter as its parcels business fell due to labour uncertainty.The company says the loss compares with a profit before tax...
Aug 26, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday.In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed ...
Aug 26, 2025