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B.C. coroner's report shows illicit toxic drug deaths highest ever in 2021
VICTORIA - The British Columbia coroners service says more people died from suspected illicit toxic drugs in 2021 than were recorded in any other year. A report from the service says 2,224 suspected d...
Feb 09, 2022
Trial continues for accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case
The Court of Queen's Bench jury trial continued Wednesday for the man facing a murder charge related to a Thunderchild First Nation homicide in 2018. Ivor Antoine Wapass, 47, is charged with second-de...
Feb 09, 2022
Roughriders sign free-agent receiver Wesley Lewis
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding a towering presence to their receiving group.Wesley Lewis, 27, has signed a contract with the CFL team. Lewis, who is 6-foot-5 and 218 pounds, was drafted by th...
Feb 09, 2022
Judge restores visiting rights for Quebec father unvaccinated against COVID-19
MONTREAL - A Quebec father who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 has regained the right to have visits with his 12-year-old son. Superior Court Justice Marie-Anne Paquette ruled Tuesday that it is no...
Feb 09, 2022
Montreal Canadiens fire head coach Dominique Ducharme
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Dominique Ducharme, the team announced Wednesday. The 48-year-old was relieved of his duties after Montreal began its season with a dismal 8-30-...
Feb 09, 2022
Feds declined offer from privacy commissioner for advice on collection of phone data
OTTAWA - The federal privacy commissioner says his offer to advise the government on the implications of collecting data from millions of mobile phones during the COVID-19 pandemic was rebuffed. Danie...
Feb 09, 2022
'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions
The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...
Feb 09, 2022
Ranch Management Forum - Hay Fields
Did your hay field disappoint you last year?Are you planting in dry conditions? Are you considering rejuvenating the stand?Join us for the Ranch Management Forum on March 1 and 8 to learn more: https:...
Feb 09, 2022
Teacher charged with sexual exploitation in Hepburn
A 35-year-old-man has been charged after an investigation into sexual offences at Hepburn School.Rosthern RCMP said they were notified about the incidents back in June, which involved a teenage studen...
Feb 09, 2022
'Not in the clear yet': Ontario to stick with masks and COVID-19 passports
Ontario's health minister says masking will be important for some time to come even as Alberta and Saskatchewan take steps to get rid of nearly all COVID-19 public health restrictions. "We are not in ...
Feb 09, 2022