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Quebec judge says three-month sentence could trivialize promotion of hate
MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says he fears a jail sentence of just three months for a man convicted of promoting hatred against Jews would trivialize the crime. Both the prosecution and the defence...
Jul 12, 2023

Former Prince Albert police chief reacts to charges against P.A. officer
Saskatoon Police Service Chief Troy Cooper - the former chief of the Prince Albert Police Service - reacted Wednesday to the news that a P.A. police officer was facing charges after an in-custody deat...
Jul 12, 2023

Canada's Hearn aims to seize opportunity and build momentum at Barbasol Championship
A two-event week on the PGA Tour represents a huge opportunity for a golfer like David Hearn. The 44-year-old from Brantford, Ont., is in the field at the Barbasol Championship, the alternate field to...
Jul 12, 2023

'Just about every weekend we are on high alert': Muskoday Chief addresses rise in violence
Citing incidents related to stolen vehicles, gang activity, and gunshots being heard during the middle of the day, the chief of Muskoday First Nation is searching for answers.A community meeting is sc...
Jul 12, 2023

Rookie Dustin Crum to make first CFL start versus Blue Bombers
Dustin Crum faces a big challenge. The rookie quarterback will make his first CFL start Saturday when the Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) host Winnipeg (4-1). Not only are the Blue Bombers unbeaten on the road...
Jul 12, 2023

Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Dennis Schroder is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The veteran point guard was announced as the Raptors' latest free agent signing today. Media reports have said for weeks that S...
Jul 12, 2023

N.W.T. communities shatter temperature records as heat warnings continue
YELLOWKNIFE - Several communities in the Northwest Territories have broken temperature records in recent days as residents try to beat the heat. Jesse Wagar, a meteorologist with Environment and Clima...
Jul 12, 2023

Canada's premiers urge Ottawa to advance infrastructure to boost economic growth
WINNIPEG - Canada's premiers have ended their annual three-day conference in Winnipeg with a request that Ottawa boost economic growth and trade. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, who hosted the mee...
Jul 12, 2023

Recognition of First Nations rights a 'sticking' point in new policing law plan: AFN
A lawyer for the Assembly of First Nations says including the recognition of rights is a "sticking" point as the organization negotiates a new policing bill with Ottawa.Julie McGregor updated chiefs g...
Jul 12, 2023

Disaster relief possible following June storms
Residents of Prince Albert could get some extra help with property damage following some heavy rainfalls and hail this summer. City council voted in favour of applying for the Provincial Disaster Reli...
Jul 12, 2023