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CFL quarterback Nathan Rourke has workout with New York Giants
Another day, another NFL workout for Canadian Nathan Rourke. The star CFL quarterback had a workout Tuesday with the New York Giants. It came a day after the 24-year-old Victoria native had a session ...
Jan 10, 2023
Stars captain, Southgate named team’s SJHL Community Ambassador
Sitting third overall in SJHL scoring, with already 50 points through his first 34 games, Battlefords North Stars captain Jake Southgate has been making plenty of headlines for his play this season.Ho...
Jan 10, 2023
Romanian court upholds arrest of influencer Andrew Tate
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A Romanian official says a court in the capital Bucharest has upheld the 30-day arrest of influencer Andrew Tate on charges of organized crime, human trafficking and rape. Ra...
Jan 10, 2023
Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says
OTTAWA - An advocate for air passengers says Canada should make it so travellers are automatically entitled to compensation from airlines when their flights are disrupted, rather than having to make c...
Jan 10, 2023
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms
OTTAWA - Some advocates are calling on the federal government to regulate magic mushrooms and widen their availability for medical use. The psychoactive compound produced by the mushrooms - called psi...
Jan 10, 2023
Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the closure of the Roxham Road irregular border crossing but side-stepping questions about a Tory MP denying help to a family who used it t...
Jan 10, 2023
Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protect...
Jan 10, 2023
City thanks crews for making extra effort for snow clean up
Snow removal was on the City of North Battleford's mind for most of December and early January as crews hustled overtime to get the roads cleaned up. City Manager Randy Patrick said at council's meeti...
Jan 10, 2023
Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures
MONTREAL - Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits. Railway CEO Martin Landry says in a stat...
Jan 10, 2023
Damar Hamlin's horrific injury gives CFL opportunity to discuss, review protocols
It's a story that's now trending in a positive direction, but Damar Hamlin's horrific injury is providing the CFL, its executives and its head coaches with a talking point at the league's winter meeti...
Jan 10, 2023