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Judge rejects sexsomnia defence, finds Manitoba man guilty of child sex assault
WINNIPEG - A judge has rejected the defence of a Manitoba man who claimed he was suffering from sexsomnia, a rare sleep disorder, when he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy. Provincial court Judge ...
Feb 18, 2025
Japan and Dominican Republic to open Softball World Cup tournament in Prince Albert
The stage has been set for the most prestigious tournament in men's softball.The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced the groups and schedule for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cu...
Feb 18, 2025
Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries' top diplomats said...
Feb 18, 2025
Inuit call on PM to step in as child funding program approaches March end date
OTTAWA - The head of Canada's national Inuit organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in to save a program that helps fund services for Inuit kids. In a letter sent to Trudeau ...
Feb 18, 2025
Canadian Championship first round now set with dates added to matchups
Toronto FC will host CF Montreal on April 30 in the first round of the Telus Canadian Championship in a battle of MLS rivals who have combined to win 13 of the last 17 editions of the cup competition....
Feb 18, 2025
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign veteran players Nigel Romick and Tyron Vrede
Canadian Nigel Romick will remain the Ottawa Redblacks' longest-tenured player. The defensive lineman from Thunder Bay, Ont., signed a one-year deal with the CFL club Tuesday. Ottawa selected Romick, ...
Feb 18, 2025
US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title
BOSTON (AP) - The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United Sta...
Feb 18, 2025
Johnston brothers look to build on successful '24 Elite Series bass fishing season
Chris and Cory Johnston have tough acts to follow this season. Their own. The brothers open the Elite Series bass fishing season Thursday on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla., following significant...
Feb 18, 2025
Inquest into Vermette death scheduled for March
The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service will hold an inquest into how a 31-year-old man came to die in the Saskatchewan Penitentiary almost three years ago. Brenan Vermette was found unconscious in his cel...
Feb 18, 2025
'Gallery of Trailblazers' Black History Month exhibition coming up in Melfort
An exhibition honouring the contribution of the Black community in Saskatchewan will be held in Melfort on Wednesday. The Black History Month exhibition "Gallery of Trailblazers" is opening at the Ker...
Feb 18, 2025
