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Winning bidder of classic hockey cards looks to find owner who cares more about them
The winning bidder of more than a dozen unopened boxes of classic hockey cards uncovered in a Regina home says he's feeling remorse over his $3.7-million-dollar purchase after hearing how sad the runn...
Apr 15, 2024
Singh defends NDP carbon price position — without directly supporting a consumer levy
OTTAWA - The federal leader of the New Democrats is insisting his party's position on carbon pricing remains unchanged. But Jagmeet Singh is refusing to say explicitly whether he supports Canadians ha...
Apr 15, 2024
Link to Canada's security needed to bar suspected spies under immigration law: court
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal says people can be barred from Canada under espionage-related provisions of the immigration law only when their activities have a clear link to Canadian security. ...
Apr 15, 2024
Saskatchewan promises money for Mounties if RCMP can recruit officers
Saskatchewan and the RCMP have inked a deal that would see the province fund hundreds more officers if Mounties can recruit to fill those positions. Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, the comman...
Apr 15, 2024
Joly says she asked her Israeli counterpart to 'take the win' and not bomb Iran
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says she's urging Israel to de-escalate rising conflicts in the Middle East and not bomb Iran in retaliation for Sunday's thwarted airstrikes. Joly says s...
Apr 15, 2024
Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military chief said Monday that Israel will respond to Iran's weekend missile strike, but did not immediately elaborate on when and how. Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said that Israe...
Apr 15, 2024
Sask. municipalities agree to partnership with Francophone organization
Francophone families throughout Saskatchewan are getting a boost of support from the province's municipalities. During its annual convention in Regina, the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Associatio...
Apr 15, 2024
190 decaying bodies were found at a Colorado funeral home. Owners charged with COVID fraud of $880K
DENVER (AP) - The couple who owned a Colorado funeral home - where 190 decaying bodies were discovered last year - have been indicted on federal charges for fraudulently obtaining nearly $900,000 in p...
Apr 15, 2024
Dental-care double standard: hygienists ask for equal pay under federal plan
OTTAWA - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is calling out the Liberal government for what it says is a double standard in the payment of services under a new federal plan. Last week, Health C...
Apr 15, 2024
Midwives granted new powers under updated Sask. regulations
Midwives in Saskatchewan will have new powers to prescribe more drugs and order X-rays and other tests under updated provincial regulations.According to the Ministry of Health, the government is makin...
Apr 15, 2024