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Bible Camp responds to ‘regrettable situation’, allegations of exorcism
A Bible Camp near Blaine Lake at the centre of allegations of exorcism has spoken out on the incident.The alleged case happened in mid-July at Redberry Bible Camp, south of Blaine Lake. Multiple media...
Sep 02, 2022

Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending...
Sep 02, 2022

N.W.T. changes plans on expanding access second booster of COVID-19 vaccines
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it's changing its rollout plan for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to limited supply of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant in Canad...
Sep 02, 2022

Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat
NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT - Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he got tested for COV...
Sep 02, 2022

Sweetgrass member honoured with BGC Canada Indigenous Youth of the Year Award
A young woman from Sweetgrass First Nation was announced as the 2022 Indigenous Youth of the Year for BGC Canada. Kayla Littlepoplar, 17, a North Battleford Comprehensive High School student, is being...
Sep 02, 2022

Seven people in hospital after Newfoundland refinery explosion, police say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police say seven people are in hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, N.L., about 150 kilometres west of St. John's. RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland said earlier in t...
Sep 02, 2022

Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta's lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidates vying to replace him as Un...
Sep 02, 2022

Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline
QUADRA ISLAND - A pod of orcas surprised a group of friends visiting Quadra Island, B.C., last weekend, appearing metres from where they stood on the shoreline of Moulds Bay. Erika van Sittert, who ca...
Sep 02, 2022

Toronto FC running out of time and games as rival CF Montreal comes to town
TORONTO - Time and the MLS schedule are not on Toronto FC's side as Bob Bradley's retooled team looks to make a late-season charge. And CF Montreal would no doubt like nothing more than to derail TFC'...
Sep 02, 2022

Sri Lanka's ousted president returns home after fleeing
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country in July after tens of thousands of protesters stormed his home and office in a display of anger over th...
Sep 02, 2022