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Marshall case involving child pornography charges moving to NB court
The case for a Marshall man facing charges that include sexual assault and distribution of child pornography will now be moving to North Battleford court.Joseph Sproull, 41, is charged with one count ...
Apr 14, 2022
Confirmed case of avian flu at British Columbia poultry farm in north Okanagan
VICTORIA - A positive case of avian influenza has been confirmed on a British Columbia farm in the north Okanagan region. Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham says in a statement the Canadian Foo...
Apr 14, 2022
Abortion restriction bill signed by Florida Gov. DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban into law Thursday as the state joined a growing conservative push to restrict abortion ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court de...
Apr 14, 2022
Supreme Court affirms drug, firearm convictions despite police officer's mistake
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's convictions on firearm and drug charges even though his arrest in Calgary six years ago violated his charter rights. In a ruling today, the high...
Apr 14, 2022
PGA Tour Canada unveils Fortinet Cup, season-long point competition
TORONTO - The top men's golf tour in Canada is introducing a new sponsor and points format. PGA Tour Canada, formerly known as the Mackenzie Tour, announced on Thursday that Fortinet will now sponsor ...
Apr 14, 2022
‘Explain to us:’ Indigenous family, supporters want answers after baby’s injury
A mom is looking for answers after learning her seven-month-old baby had been put in a cast for a broken right femur.Teelah Soosay's baby, Tobias, has been a patient at Jim Pattison Children's Hospita...
Apr 14, 2022
City looking at Code of Ethics bylaw
The City of North Battleford is in the process of reviewing a proposed Code of Ethics bylaw pertaining to council. The issue was discussed at this week's council meeting.According to the Cities Act fo...
Apr 14, 2022
New poll suggests most Canadians think the government is spending enough on defence
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians think the federal government is already spending enough on the military, despite the push for a massive hike in defence funding. It's been a contentious iss...
Apr 14, 2022
Biggest emitters paying smallest price on pollution, critics say
OTTAWA - Big industrial plants in provinces covered by the national carbon pricing system paid more than $161 million for their greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, but some critics say the system is des...
Apr 14, 2022
B.C. communities struck by wildfires and floods brace for spring thaw
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Alanna Cowan has watched the Nicola River in British Columbia's Interior turn the colour of chocolate milk and rise every spring, as warm weather melts snow from the surrou...
Apr 14, 2022