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‘Help Wanted’: Care worker says rising levels of care putting strain on workers
Thirteen years ago, when Sidney Hall started working as a continuing care aid, he enjoyed going to work and could joke with the residents.Now they often don't get the care they deserve."Unfortunately,...
Jun 23, 2020
B.C. proposes 'first-step' amendments to laws governing condo insurance
VICTORIA - The B.C. government says it's taking the first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and the availability of insurance for condominiums that have seen premiums rise ...
Jun 23, 2020
City to clamp down on some parking offenders
People who have long-outstanding parking tickets in North Battleford may want to settle their accounts or risk having their vehicle impounded down the road. Council approved administration's recommend...
Jun 23, 2020
Trump's brother seeks to halt family tell-all book
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's brother is asking a New York City judge to prevent the president's niece from publishing a tell-all book, which is expected to be released later this month. In co...
Jun 23, 2020
Man who set up fake Humboldt Broncos fundraiser gets 14-month jail sentence
SASKATOON - A man who set up a fake online fundraiser for the Humboldt Broncos following the Saskatchewan hockey team's deadly bus crash has been sentenced to 14 months i...
Jun 23, 2020
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...
Jun 23, 2020
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...
Jun 23, 2020
Canada-wide warrant issued for North Battleford murder suspect
RCMP continue to ask for the public's help for any information in locating a man facing a second-degree murder charge related to a North Battleford homicide investigation. RCMP Major Crime Unit North ...
Jun 23, 2020
Canadian teen Fernandez back in action after strong start to season
Riding high earlier this year after upset wins over some big-name WTA Tour stars, Canadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez appeared primed to take her game to the next level. Howev...
Jun 23, 2020
Idea for addressing racism in policing prompts tense exchange in Green debates
OTTAWA - One of the 10 people running to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada is suggesting police should have to pay racialized Canadians a fee every time they stop them - an idea that pro...
Jun 23, 2020