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Civil rights lawyer wants Quebec permit system for doctors declared unconstitutional
Montreal-based civil rights lawyer Julius Grey says he will ask a judge to suspend Quebec's system for determining how many family doctors can practise in a specific region. The move comes after Healt...
Oct 08, 2021

Vikings solid in home victory
The NBCHS Vikings were back in the win column this week, defeating Evan Hardy Collegiate (EHC) 20-9 at home.The home team scored on their first drive of the game on a six-yard run by Jackson Geddes. I...
Oct 08, 2021

Christine Sinclair one of three Canadians up for Ballon d'Or award
Canadians Christine Sinclair, Ashley Lawrence and Jessie Fleming are up for the Ballon d'Or, presented to the world's top soccer player. Sinclair (Portland Thorns), the world's all-time leading goal-s...
Oct 08, 2021

Colorado father gets 48 years in death of 13-year-old son
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado father has been sentenced to a maximum 48 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in the disappearance of his ...
Oct 08, 2021

Tribute to Humboldt Broncos to be featured on Canada Post stamp
An editorial cartoon published following the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash will soon be immortalized on a postage stamp.On Friday, Canada Post unveiled a stamp featuring the drawing from editorial ...
Oct 08, 2021

One of four men wanted on Canada-wide warrants for human trafficking in custody
The RCMP have arrested one of four men wanted on Canada-wide warrants on human trafficking charges.According to a media release, Kenny Jouthe turned himself into the Provincial Court of Saskatoon with...
Oct 08, 2021

RCMP union will support Mounties who shun COVID-19 vaccination despite federal order
OTTAWA - The union representing RCMP officers says it will support members' choice "to be vaccinated or not" against COVID-19 following a federal order that Mounties be immunized. The government annou...
Oct 08, 2021

Battlefords Minor Softball and Minor Baseball to be part of city discussions
The City of North Battleford plans to have representatives from Battlefords Minor Baseball and the Battlefords Minor Softball Association to be part of any discussions with the city to ensure both gro...
Oct 08, 2021

Canucks centre Jason Dickinson not afraid to speak up for what he believes
Jason Dickinson isn't exactly sure where the feeling comes from. The Vancouver Canucks centre has a burning desire - a need, really - to stand up for what he believes. "I don't know," Dickinson said a...
Oct 08, 2021

Public health measures working, reason for optimism in fight against fourth wave: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer has shot a dose of optimism into the country's fight against the fourth wave of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam says the efforts made to slow the spread where t...
Oct 08, 2021