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Civil liberties, Muslim groups ask Quebec court to suspend ban on school prayer rooms
MONTREAL - A civil liberties group and a Muslim advocacy organization are asking a Quebec Superior Court justice to suspend the province's ban on prayer rooms in public schools. Lawyers for the Canadi...
Jun 13, 2023
RCMP arrests teen after deadly home invasion near Esterhazy
The RCMP has made an arrest in connection with a deadly home invasion near Esterhazy.In a news release sent Monday evening, the RCMP said a 17-year-old was arrested and charged on Saturday."As a resul...
Jun 13, 2023
RCMP investigating foreign meddling attempts against three MPs
OTTAWA - The RCMP says investigations are underway into alleged foreign interference involving three members of Parliament, including Conservatives Michael Chong and Erin O'Toole and New Democrat Jenn...
Jun 13, 2023
BUFC's Club Day bringing communities, youth together
The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) is hosting its annual Club Day this Sunday, June 18 in North Battleford. Featuring teams from around the region, including Saskatoon, Kindersley, Meadow Lak...
Jun 13, 2023
City to use planning consultant services
The City of North Battleford has decided to hire a planning consulting firm to deal with its planning duties until it is able to hire a fulltime person for the role again. Administration recommended t...
Jun 13, 2023
NDP attempts to prod Liberals into action on pharmacare by tabling its own bill
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party has tabled its own pharmacare legislation in the House of Commons, showing the New Democrats are no longer content to wait for the Liberals to make goo...
Jun 13, 2023
eHealth Reminds Residents To Ensure Personal Information Is Current Ahead Of Fall Health Card Renewal
eHealth Saskatchewan is reminding residents that it's important to ensure your address and family information is up to date now, to receive your new health card stickers this fall. If your address or ...
Jun 13, 2023
How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy
OTTAWA - Rapid population growth is challenging economists' understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates. The Canadian economy has ou...
Jun 13, 2023
Reports: Andlauer group buys Senators for close to $1 billion
OTTAWA - A group led by Toronto-based businessman Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NHL's Ottawa Senators for close to US$1 billion, according to media reports.And...
Jun 13, 2023
Picnics at Montreal's unique plane-spotting park risk bird strikes: airport
MONTREAL - The Montreal Trudeau International Airport is cracking down on picnickers at its plane-spotting park, fearing hungry birds will collide with landing or departing aircraft. Montreal's main a...
Jun 13, 2023