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CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
TORONTO - The CFL issued a maximum fine against Hamilton defensive back Chris Edwards on Wednesday for his actions following the Tiger-Cats' 38-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes last week. After the g...
Jun 28, 2023

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments
VANCOUVER - In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residen...
Jun 28, 2023

Provincial government celebrates population growth in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population increased by 6,821 people in the first quarter of 2023.According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's population went up by 33,101 over the past year, reaching 1,221,...
Jun 28, 2023

Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., probe theft of German shepherd puppies
NANAIMO, B.C. - The RCMP are investigating the theft of 10 German shepherd puppies from a backyard kennel in Nanaimo, B.C. Police say the theft occurred around 3 a.m. Monday morning. Since then, five ...
Jun 28, 2023

Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year's team, re-signing forward Timo Meier to an eight-year, $70.4 million contract through the 2030-31 NHL season. General ma...
Jun 28, 2023

Canada's Penny Oleksiak hopes to return at 2024 Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Penny Oleksiak says she still plans to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old seven-time Olympic medalist withdrew from the world swimming championships on June 1 due to injury....
Jun 28, 2023

Town of Nipawin sees multiple vandalism cases in short stretch
An increase in crime has spread across the Town of Nipawin, more specifically when it comes to cases of break and enter/theft and mischief/vandalism cases.Both the Nipawin Kinsmen and the Knights of C...
Jun 28, 2023

Trudeau announces child-care infrastructure funding to create more spaces
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to spend $625 million to help provinces and territories build child-care infrastructure. Trudeau says the money will be rolled out...
Jun 28, 2023

Royal Canadian Legion Hosts Canada Day at Kinsmen Park
The Royal Canadian Legion is hosting Canada Day at Kinsmen Park.See the poster for full details.
Jun 28, 2023

Federal minister LeBlanc calls changes to N.B.'s LGBTQ school policy a 'mistake'
FREDERICTON - A federal cabinet minister says it was a mistake for New Brunswick to change the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools. Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporter...
Jun 28, 2023