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'The devil': Métis settlement looks to rebuild from wildfire as hot weather to return
A Mtis settlement devastated by an out-of-control blaze remains at risk as hot and dry conditions in Alberta's forecast threaten to worsen an already intense wildfire season. "That fire, I call it the...
May 12, 2023
Ng announces India trade mission, pledges a limited deal within months
OTTAWA - Trade Minister Mary Ng says it is "not going to be years" before Canada and India sign some form of trade agreement, more than a decade after negotiations began. Indian Commerce Minister Piyu...
May 12, 2023
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier aims to run in Manitoba byelection
OTTAWA - Maxime Bernier says he will run in what he predicts will be a "two-horse race" for a federal seat in a coming byelection in rural Manitoba. The People's Party of Canada leader says the vote i...
May 12, 2023
Leafs G Ilya Samsonov, F Matthew Knies skate for first time since suffering injuries
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs had two key players back on the ice Friday. Toronto goaltender Ilya Samsonov and rookie forward Matthew Knies took part in the team's optional morning skate ahead of its seco...
May 12, 2023
Critical air quality alerts issued for communities in northern Saskatchewan
Some northern Saskatchewan communities are under critical air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke.The province issued critical alerts for Buffalo Narrows, Peter Pond Lake, le la Crosse and Beauval. A...
May 12, 2023
CF Montreal, Toronto FC on divergent paths ahead of derby rematch in MLS
MONTREAL - CF Montreal and Toronto FC are two spots apart in the Major League Soccer standings, yet the two clubs head into Saturday night's Canadian Classique derby rematch with very different outloo...
May 12, 2023
Marine veteran who fatally choked NYC subway rider freed after surrendering to manslaughter charge
NEW YORK (AP) - A U.S. Marine veteran who used a fatal chokehold on an agitated New York City subway passenger was freed from custody Friday hours after surrendering on a manslaughter charge. Daniel P...
May 12, 2023
BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province
BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave. The company says if Monday's forecast h...
May 12, 2023
‘She kisses my boo-boos better:’ Saskatoon kids share what they love about moms
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, and Harper has a long list of things she loves about her mom.Baking brownies, watching The Lego Movie, eating hash browns and sausages, and playing with makeup are...
May 12, 2023
Mother frustrated over daughter’s death in ministry care, lack of transparency
Angela Severight stood in the rotunda at the Legislature on Thursday surrounded by family and friends, all holding pictures of a teenage girl wearing a red hoodie and posing for the camera."This is St...
May 12, 2023