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Coroner's inquest begins into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi
OTTAWA - A coroner's inquest began this morning into the July 2016 death of Abdirahman Abdi, who died after he was arrested by Ottawa police. The inquest into the 38-year-old's death is mandated by la...
Nov 18, 2024
Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, contraception
MONTREAL - Quebec wants to increase access to abortion pills as part of a new plan aimed at reaffirming the province's commitment to reproductive rights. Martine Biron, Quebec's minister for the statu...
Nov 18, 2024
Operation Red Nose Launched for 2024
It is with enthusiasm that the 16th annual Operation Red Nose road safetycampaign was launched yesterday, in Saskatoon. True to its mission of safety and solidarity, this free volunteer service has en...
Nov 18, 2024
What’s below the 60th parallel? A Canadian mineral company aims to find out
Uranium exploration in Saskatchewan's far north will soon be underway, but only if the caribou are not disturbed."Caribou are really important to the Athabasca people," said. Kathy Hay, Manager of Cor...
Nov 18, 2024
Canadian men fall one place to No. 23 in World Rugby rankings after Romania loss
Canada has dropped one place to No. 23 in the World Rugby rankings after a 35-27 loss to Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The Canadian men were replaced at No. 22 by Hong Kong, which defeated visitin...
Nov 18, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Police say death of woman found in Halifax Walmart oven not suspicious
HALIFAX - Halifax police have determined that the death of a young woman whose body was found in a Walmart walk-in oven was not suspicious and did not involve foul play. The death of the 19-year-old e...
Nov 18, 2024
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
You've decided you want to become a registered nurse? Exciting! Nursing has so many career paths, there's a place for everyone to find their passion. Plus, registered nurses are in high demand, so by ...
Nov 18, 2024
Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth
OTTAWA - Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health. The federal government plans to distribute $500 million ...
Nov 18, 2024
Glen Scrimshaw’s knitting group weaves warmth for Sask. charities
Glen Scrimshaw is a name familiar to many in Saskatchewan.A celebrated artist, his work has found its way into homes across Canada and around the world. For 38 years, Scrimshaw's paintings of nature a...
Nov 18, 2024
'Devastating': Blue Bombers left stunned by third consecutive Grey Cup loss
VANCOUVER - Nick Demski sat slumped in his locker, staring off into space. "It sucks," the Winnipeg Blue Bombers slotback said in a voice barely above a whisper. Big offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld ...
Nov 18, 2024