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Emergency powers end but questions linger on future of protest and legacy of actions
OTTAWA - The secure perimeter around downtown Ottawa, guarded by police checkpoints, will remain through the weekend as the local force tries to maintain peace and order in Canada's capital city witho...
Feb 24, 2022
Nightmare becomes real for Ukrainian P.A. residents as Russia invades Ukraine
Some Prince Albert residents are experiencing a true nightmare as Russia invades Ukraine. Anton Shaposhnyk was born and raised in Ukraine but moved to Canada five years ago where he currently lives wi...
Feb 24, 2022
Atletico Ottawa appoints Spain's Carlos Gonzalez as CPL team's second head coach
OTTAWA - Atletico Ottawa has named Spain's Carlos Gonzalez its new coach on a two-year contact. The 35-year-old succeeds fellow Spaniard Mista, the Canadian Premier League team's inaugural coach whose...
Feb 24, 2022
Canada's Shapovalov advances to Dubai semifinals with win over Berankis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis on Thursday. Sh...
Feb 24, 2022
'The free world must rally:' Ukrainian Canadians denounce Russian attacks
MONTREAL - Ukrainian Canadians are holding demonstrations to denounce Russia's attack on Ukraine as they urge Ottawa and the Western world to act swiftly to defend their homeland. Demonstrations have ...
Feb 24, 2022
Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin 'chose' war
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and th...
Feb 24, 2022
US expels Russia's No. 2 diplomat at Washington embassy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States has expelled Russia's second-ranking diplomat in Washington in retaliation for the Russian expulsion of the No. 2 U.S. diplomat in Moscow earlier this month, a seni...
Feb 24, 2022
Canada brings in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada imposed more severe sanctions on Russia in response to its military strike against Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. The new sanctions will target 58 people and ent...
Feb 24, 2022
New dates announced for Sask. Winter Games
An announcement Thursday from the Saskatchewan Games Council and the Regina Host Organizing Committee will likely restore a smile to the faces of hundreds of heartbroken young athletes in the province...
Feb 24, 2022
Help wanted: SARM seeks crime fighting volunteers
They won't necessarily be wearing a cape or possess any super human powers, but the group that represents Saskatchewan's rural municipalities believes dedicated volunteers can help put a dent in prope...
Feb 24, 2022
