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Poilievre taps Scheer to serve in new leadership team ahead of Parliament's return
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is tapping one of his predecessors to serve as his chief lieutenant in the House of Commons, as the newly minted Conservative leader prepares his party for next week's return...
Sep 13, 2022

Zhao advances to second round of Chennai Open with win over Tjandramulia
CHENNAI, India - Carol Zhao advanced to the second round of the Chennai Open tennis tournament with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Australia's Olivia Tjandramulia on Tuesday. Zhao, from Richmond Hill, Ont., won ...
Sep 13, 2022

Flames hire decorated women's hockey player Rebecca Johnston in player development
CALGARY - Canadian women's hockey team veteran forward Rebecca Johnston has been hired by the NHL's Calgary Flames in a player development role. The three-time Olympic gold medallist will work in play...
Sep 13, 2022

Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen's state funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. Speaking at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick toda...
Sep 13, 2022

Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada
Don't put away your summer clothing just yet; the Weather Network says there are still some warm days ahead. The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect warmer-than-normal con...
Sep 13, 2022

National holiday declared for Queen's funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London."Declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mour...
Sep 13, 2022

Collaros, Gittens, Jefferson named CFL top performers for Week 14
TORONTO - Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros, Toronto receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Blue Bombers defensive lineman Willie Jefferson have been named the CFL's top performers for Week 14. Collaros t...
Sep 13, 2022

Canada to match individual donations for Pakistan floods, provide $25M in aid
OTTAWA - EMBARGOED UNTIL PM SPEAKS The federal government will match donations from Canadians to help the people of Pakistan, where a humanitarian emergency has been caused by massive flooding. Prime ...
Sep 13, 2022

Saskatchewan Royal Purple's Brainlove Quilt Retreat
The Saskatchewan Royal Purple's Brainlove Quilt Retreat Weekend of Fun will be September 30, October 1 and 2 at the Shellbrook Community Hall.The fee is $160.See the poster for details.
Sep 13, 2022

City honours James Smith Cree Nation victims and the Queen
The City of North Battleford held two separate moments of silence during council's meeting Monday. Mayor David Gillan first acknowledged the tragic loss of life and injuries on the James Smith Cree Na...
Sep 13, 2022