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Vancouver marijuana users gather to celebrate the annual 4-20 smoke event
VANCOUVER - White marijuana smoke billowed over a sea of cannabis enthusiasts outside the Vancouver Art Gallery Wednesday as they cheered when the clock stuck 4:20 p.m. Police say thousands gathered a...
Apr 20, 2022
Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Survey sees good response
The Town of Battleford reported the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) Survey saw a good uptake from the community. The Town of Battleford and the City of North Battleford conducted the public ...
Apr 20, 2022
Parachute demo at Nats Park causes brief Capitol evacuation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed "a probable threat" - but the plane was actually carrying members of...
Apr 20, 2022
Saskatchewan snow storm comes, goes
Winter hasn't quit in northwest Saskatchewan, but may finally end soon.Harsh weather elements persisted in communities like the Battlefords Tuesday evening, with several centimetres of snow and strong...
Apr 20, 2022
50 years: Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo readies for milestone celebration
From bucking broncos to bull fighting and barrel racing, the Access Communications Centre will be abuzz next weekend for the Kinsmen Club of the Battlefords' 50th Annual Indoor Rodeo. Taking place Apr...
Apr 20, 2022
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge's order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs, officials said Wednesday. It ca...
Apr 20, 2022
Search on George Gordon First Nation finds 14 ‘possible burials’
The George Gordon First Nation said Wednesday a search near the site of a former residential school has located 14 "possible burials."During a media conference on the First Nation about 120 kilometres...
Apr 20, 2022
Ryan Meili reveals positive COVID test result
NDP Leader Ryan Meili has tested positive for COVID-19.In a tweet Wednesday, the outgoing party leader revealed he was the last member of his family to test positive for the virus, and noted he has th...
Apr 20, 2022
Russian, Belarusian players allowed at National Bank Open, for now
Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to participate in the upcoming National Bank Open tennis tournaments this August in Toronto and Montreal, at least for now. Tennis Canada told The Canadi...
Apr 20, 2022
Senators snap Canucks' six-game win streak with 4-3 shootout victory
VANCOUVER - The Ottawa Senators knew what a win would mean for the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday - and the visitors were eager to play spoiler. The Canucks came in looking to extend a six-game win stre...
Apr 20, 2022