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Elizabeth May speaks out about 'rumours' swirling around Green party turmoil
OTTAWA - Former Green leader Elizabeth May is speaking out after months of near-silence on the internal strife engulfing the party she headed for 13 years. In a statement to media Tuesday afternoon, M...
Jul 20, 2021
B.C. provides funding to First Nation communities for residential school searches
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government says it will provide immediate funding to 21 First Nation communities to help with searches for human remains at former residential schools or hospitals. Murray Rankin,...
Jul 20, 2021
Two North Battleford firefighters honoured for long service, dedication to public safety
It was a proud evening for two firefighters with the North Battleford Fire Department during Monday's city council meeting. Mayor David Gillan presented Firefighters Rob Beatch and Brian Marchewka wit...
Jul 20, 2021
Ontario Hockey League will require players, staff to have COVID-19 vaccinations
Players, staff and billet families with the Ontario Hockey League will all be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming season. The league released its vaccination policy Tuesday for...
Jul 20, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran Canadian kicker Tyler Crapigna to CFL deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Canadian kicker Tyler Crapigna on Tuesday. Crapigna, of Ottawa, was recently released by the Montreal Alouettes. The former McMaster Marauder has made 98-of...
Jul 20, 2021
Veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson feels he's competing with himself at Argos camp
He's vying with youngsters Nick Arbuckle and Antonio Pipkin to be the Toronto Argonauts' starter but the only quarterback competition veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson is focused on is the one he faces d...
Jul 20, 2021
Red Bulls coach calls elusive TFC winger Yeferson Soteldo a 'dribbling monster'
TORONTO - Seven games into his Major League Soccer career and elusive Toronto FC winger Yeferson Soteldo is already turning heads. "He's a dribbling monster," said New York Red Bulls coach Gerhard Str...
Jul 20, 2021
CUplex facilities starting to see usage increase
Indoor recreation is slowly coming back to the Battlefords.Since the province lifted COVID-19 restrictions on July 11, included gathering size limits and mandatory mask wearing, residents have been ab...
Jul 20, 2021
Civil liberties group joins court challenge to end unfounded traffic stops in Quebec
MONTREAL - The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it will join in a constitutional challenge in Quebec of police powers to carry out roadside checks without reasonable cause. The case involves ...
Jul 20, 2021
Feds are 'very closely' examining concerns of Muslim charities who feel targeted: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is extremely concerned about recent reports that Muslim charities are being unfairly targeted for federal audits and sanctions. Trudeau tells...
Jul 20, 2021