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Rosthern motel destroyed by fire
A mainstay in the town of Rosthern has been reduced to rubble after a devastating fire.Just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, flames and smoke were spotted coming from the Rosthern Hospitality Motel."The fi...
Apr 15, 2021
Toyota recalls Venza SUVs to fix air bag wiring problem
DETROIT - Toyota is recalling nearly 280,000 Venza SUVs in the U.S. because a wiring problem can stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash. The recall covers Venzas from the 2009 through 2015 m...
Apr 15, 2021
Father of fallen Canadian soldier of two minds on Biden's pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - The outspoken father of a Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2006 says he's conflicted about the decision to pull U.S. troops out of the war-weary country. Jim Davis, of Bridgewate...
Apr 15, 2021
Charities hope Liberals' budget lends helping hand as sector eyes long recovery
OTTAWA - Canada's charities are hoping the Liberals extend them a helping hand in net week's budget as the sector faces the possibility of a prolonged road to recovery, even after the economy reopens....
Apr 15, 2021
Re-vote ordered at Pelican Narrows, following premature ballot count
Just 48 hours after members across the various communities of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) went to the polls, there's controversy surrounding one set of results.Members were advised Monday - th...
Apr 15, 2021
Coronavirus hug image named World Press Photo of the Year
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A photo symbolizing "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" was named...
Apr 15, 2021
Canadian team sits sixth after opening day of World Team Trophy in Japan
OSAKA, Japan - Canada's figure skating team is at the bottom of the standings after the first day of the six-team ISU World Team Trophy. The Canadians, who are competing in their first live event in a...
Apr 15, 2021
Leylah Annie Fernandez, Rebecca Marino lead Canada vs Serbia in Billie Jean King Cup
KRALJEVO, Serbia - Leylah Annie Fernandez and Rebecca Marino will play the singles matches for Canada in a Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie against host Serbia on Friday and Saturday. Fernandez, the t...
Apr 15, 2021
Pact allowing Canada to return refugees to United States is constitutional: court
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has found that a pact between Ottawa and Washington to turn back asylum-seekers entering Canada from the United States does not violate the Charter of Rights and F...
Apr 15, 2021
Senior royals to skip uniforms at Prince Philip's funeral
LONDON - Senior royals must wear civilian clothes to Prince Philip's funeral, defusing potential tensions over who would be allowed to don military uniforms. Queen Elizabeth II's decision means Prince...
Apr 15, 2021