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'It's my heart': Hope House provides much-needed service in Inuvik
INUVIK, N.W.T. - Several people wander into Hope House at lunchtime for a warm bowl of caribou stew, fresh baked bread and reprieve from the early July heat in Inuvik, N.W.T. The drop-in centre, which...
Jul 12, 2023
More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win
In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Cana...
Jul 12, 2023
Thailand's Election Commission says top candidate for prime minister may have broken election law
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's state Election Commission said Wednesday it concluded there is evidence that the top candidate to become the country's next prime minister, Move Forward Party leader Pita Lim...
Jul 12, 2023
New NATO-Ukraine Council set to meet for the first time at leaders' summit
VILNIUS, Lithuania - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to sit down with Volodomyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit this morning, a day after the Ukrainian president blasted the alliance for failing to ...
Jul 11, 2023
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign Friday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into t...
Jul 11, 2023
National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak, tops AL 3-2 behind Elias Díaz homer
SEATTLE (AP) - Elias Daz hit a two-run homer off Flix Bautista in the eighth inning, and the National League snapped a nine-game losing streak in the All-Star Game with a 3-2 win over the American Lea...
Jul 11, 2023
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea day after making threat over alleged US spy flight
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Wednesday, its neighbors said, two days after the North threatened "shocking" consequences to protest what ...
Jul 11, 2023
U.S. hiker dies after falling from popular B.C. hiking trail near Whistler
WHISTLER, B.C. - Mounties in British Columbia say a 28-year-old American woman has died after falling from a popular hiking trail near Whistler. Sea to Sky RCMP have identified the woman as Nicole Kil...
Jul 11, 2023
Dubnick, Johnstone have artwork exhibited at Government House
Government House in Regina is currently showcasing Retreat to Morning Lake, an art exhibit featuring two La Ronge area artists. Back in 2021, visual artist Hilary Johnstone received a $6,400 Independe...
Jul 11, 2023
Grillin' for the greater good
Live music, games and great food were used to support a great cause.On Tuesday, Prince Albert's YWCA, in partnership with Mr. Mike's restaurant hosted a barbecue fundraiser. David Hambleton, Fund Deve...
Jul 11, 2023
