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Woman convicted in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church granted day parole
EDMONTON - A woman convicted in the death of a 19-month-old boy found outside a church has been granted day parole for six months. Tasha-Lee Mack and her then-boyfriend Joey Crier were each charged wi...
Sep 29, 2021
Rapid antigen self-tests on way to Sask. to speed up detection of COVID-19
The province is announcing that plans are in development for the expansion of public distribution of self-tests for personal use.An increase in distributing rapid antigen self-tests would help speed u...
Sep 29, 2021
Local high school comes together to raise awareness for Orange Shirt Day
Staff and students alike at John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) gathered together in honour of Orange Shirt Day Wednesday, at the high school.A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day s...
Sep 29, 2021
Akim Aliu calls punishment of player who used racist taunt 'a complete embarrassment'
Akim Aliu is calling the Ukrainian Hockey League's punishment of a player who used a racist taunt during a game a "complete embarrassment." The league announced Wednesday that HC Kremenchuk player And...
Sep 29, 2021
Old-growth logging protesters dig in as company to Appeal Court's injunction denial
VICTORIA - A decision by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge refusing to extend an injunction against old-growth logging protesters did little to release pressure in the dispute as all sides hold s...
Sep 29, 2021
Province reports 394 new cases of COVID-19, 158 reported in northern Saskatchewan
As of Sept. 29, there are 394 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province bringing the provincial total to 4,585 cases currently active.The daily cases reported today include 85 per cent of cases ...
Sep 29, 2021
Children and Financial Literacy Education
As a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I meet with people on a regular basis to assist with their financial challenges. The discussion inevitably includes a conversation around budgeting and using credit. ...
Sep 29, 2021
Detailed plan to meet emissions targets coming in 'months': environment minister
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says a detailed plan showing how Canada might finally meet a greenhouse gas emissions target will be ready in a few months but not likely in time for t...
Sep 29, 2021
Final 4 teams to square off in Canadian Championship in late October, early November
TORONTO - The Canadian Championship semifinals have been set for late October and early November. Canada Soccer announced Wednesday that Forge FC will host CF Montreal on Oct. 27 at Hamilton's Tim Hor...
Sep 29, 2021
Unvaccinated Conservative MPs should 'stay home' from Parliament: Bloc leader
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet said Wednesday the next session of Parliament should happen in person with any members who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 staying home. Qu...
Sep 29, 2021