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Canada considers Quebec woman with six children in Syria a security risk, lawyer says
OTTAWA - A lawyer says Canada will not repatriate a Quebec woman being held in Syria with her six children because officials believe she poses a security risk. Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon, who has been ...
Jun 26, 2023
Herdman: Solutions needed quickly for financially troubled Canada Soccer
TORONTO - Canadian men's soccer coach John Herdman says Canada Soccer needs to find solutions to its financial troubles. With a World Cup coming in three years, he adds it has to happen quickly. Herdm...
Jun 26, 2023
N.W.T. power corporation fined $200K following death of worker in 2021
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has been fined $200,000 for contravening the territory's Safety Act after a worker died from injuries he sustained at a Yellowknife power plan...
Jun 26, 2023
Cumberland College announces winners of 2023 entrance scholarships
Cumberland College has announced the recipients of their 2023 entrance scholarships, which are presented to high school and adult basic education (ABE) graduates who have all achieved an academic aver...
Jun 26, 2023
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - First Nations leaders in British Columbia are calling for the resignation of the children's minister and an overhaul of the foster system after a horrific case involving torture, st...
Jun 26, 2023
Severe thunderstorm watches in effect for parts of Sask.
After flash flooding left parts of Prince Albert underwater Sunday, other regions of Saskatchewan could see heavy rainfall Monday afternoon.Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches Monday...
Jun 26, 2023
Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs
OTTAWA - MPs are urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation. In a new report calling for stronger cybersecurity, the...
Jun 26, 2023
Toronto Six sign Emma Woods to contract extension; 12th player under contract
TORONTO - The Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six have signed Emma Woods to a one-year contract extension. Woods, from Burford, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 24 games last season - the best of her ...
Jun 26, 2023
Saskatchewan still aiming to increase crude production by 2030
The province remains committed to increasing crude production by around 31 per cent over the next seven years.In a statement sent to paNOW, the Ministry of Energy and Resources said the plan is to pro...
Jun 26, 2023
University of Saskatchewan to add seats at medical school
The University of Saskatchewan is taking steps it hopes will help address the province's shortage of doctors.On Monday, the Ministry of Health said the university's College of Medicine is adding four ...
Jun 26, 2023