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Quebec victims group surprised after man gets conditional discharge for sex assault
MONTREAL - A crime victims advocacy group is expressing concern after a Quebec man was granted a conditional discharge last month after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman as she slept. Mar...
Jul 05, 2022
Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) - A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in t...
Jul 05, 2022
Jessica Campbell hired as first female assistant coach in AHL
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired the American Hockey League's first female assistant coach. Jessica Campbell spent the past year working with the Tri-City Storm of the ...
Jul 05, 2022
In reversal, prosecutors say R. Kelly off suicide watch
NEW YORK (AP) - R. Kelly is no longer on suicide watch following the jailed R&B singer's sentencing in a federal sex abuse case, prosecutors said in court papers filed on Tuesday. The filing came ...
Jul 05, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to take part in G20 despite Russia's presence
OTTAWA - Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly will take part in a G20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, this week, even though Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also expected to attend. In...
Jul 05, 2022
Some Quebec overnight camps are being forced to close following COVID-19 outbreaks
MONTREAL - An association representing Quebec summer camps says at least three overnight camps have temporarily shut down following COVID-19 outbreaks, mostly among counsellors. Association des camps ...
Jul 05, 2022
Youth group home approved for Beauval
A new facility that will help provide safe shelter and resources for vulnerable youth in the north has officially received the green light.The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering on the initiativ...
Jul 05, 2022
Court martial planned for soldier who criticized vaccine mandate, led march to Ottawa
OTTAWA - The Canadian soldier charged with speaking against federal vaccine mandates while wearing his uniform and who recently led a march to Ottawa is now facing a court martial. Warrant Officer Jam...
Jul 05, 2022
Canada first ally to ratify NATO membership bids from Sweden, Finland
OTTAWA - Canada has become the first country to ratify Sweden and Finland's request to join NATO, bringing the two countries closer to full membership. The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau ...
Jul 05, 2022
Northern Pikes out, but Chester Fest plows ahead
Kicking back on a couch outside and watching a concert is something a lot of Prince Albert and area residents have gotten used to over the years with Chester Fest. Even with one of the lead acts havin...
Jul 05, 2022
