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Increased police presence at Witchekan Lake First Nation
The community of Witchekan Lake First Nation is being advised of an increased presence of police and is asked to stay away from where officers are. RCMP said the public should follow any police direct...
Sep 02, 2022
Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire
WEED, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire in Northern California threatened hundreds of homes Friday and authorities ordered at least 5,000 residents across three communities to leave immediately. Reside...
Sep 02, 2022
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