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Toronto police make arrest as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Trudeau event
Toronto police made an arrest on Friday as a large crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied outside a downtown hotel where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was appearing at a Liberal party fundrais...
Mar 15, 2024

Canada, B.C. legislation would tackle 'toxic' online products: Facebook whistleblower
A woman who blew the whistle about Facebook ignoring potential harms to users of the social media platform says proposed laws by Canada and B.C. have promise to hold tech companies to account for prof...
Mar 15, 2024

AAA Sharks kick off semi-finals series with Regina
For the first time in franchise history, the Battlefords AAA Sharks are circling the waters on semi-final playoff action in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL).Coming off a big ...
Mar 15, 2024

Second annual One-Day Baseball Camp running bases Mar. 16
Batter's up.The second annual One-Day Baseball Camp, hosted by the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, will be taking place Sat., Mar. 16 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the NorthWest Field House.Dea...
Mar 15, 2024

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A judge on Friday appointed a special master to oversee a troubled federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates, marking the first time th...
Mar 15, 2024

Combines, North Stars tangle for pivotal Game 4 of SPHL Finals
It's a big weekend ahead in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the senior hockey championship series is on the brink heading into a massive Game 4 Friday. In the first of what co...
Mar 15, 2024

Northern Sask. families join new initiative to support teachers
A mother and daughter from Saskatchewan are doing what they can to resolve the contract dispute between the provincial government and teachers. Nicole Berg and her six-year-old daughter Victoria live ...
Mar 15, 2024

'Baloney factory': Eby mocks Poilievre's letter asking B.C. to join carbon tax fight
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A letter from Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to British Columbia Premier David Eby, asking him to help halt a federal carbon tax increase, has been dismiss...
Mar 15, 2024

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce members share thoughts on zoning
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce members sat down for a workshop today to discuss the topic of zoning. Representatives from the City of North Battleford also participated in the event since the city is...
Mar 15, 2024

Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out week-to-week with a hand injury
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is out week-to-week with a hand injury. The versatile Swede was hurt during Thursday's 6-2 victory over the Flyers in Philadelphia. Jarnkrok recently returne...
Mar 15, 2024