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B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis
NEW YORK - Members of the Tsilhqot'in Nation in British Columbia are at the United Nations headquarters in New York City calling for the provincial and Canadian governments to fund recovery beds and o...
Apr 24, 2025
Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school voucher propo...
Apr 24, 2025
Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.
SEATTLE - The U.S. District Attorney's office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to five months in jail for helping smuggle eight Indian nationals across the border between British C...
Apr 24, 2025
Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence in prostitution case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a mandatory minimum sentence for purchasing sexual services from someone under age 18. The decision comes in a case ...
Apr 24, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Quebec court overturns out-of-province tuition hike
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has invalidated the provincial government's tuition hike for out-of-province students. The ruling also overturns a new requirement that 80 per cent of out-of-p...
Apr 24, 2025
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations' title dispute
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First Nations that have overlapping land title claims in British Columbia. The overlapping claims involve the Gitanyow Nation, t...
Apr 24, 2025
Rudolph set to represent Canada again at U18 Men's World Championships
The list of accolades for the 2023 first overall draft pick of the Prince Albert Raiders continues to grow. With the tournament already underway as of Wednesday, Daxon Rudolph is heading to Allen, Tex...
Apr 24, 2025
Canadiens' Matheson expects electric Montreal crowd in Game 3: 'I get goosebumps'
WASHINGTON - Mike Matheson knows firsthand what playoff hockey in Montreal feels like, but even he can't imagine how electric the Bell Centre's atmosphere will be Friday night. The Canadiens will host...
Apr 24, 2025
'We just have to be better:' Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss
LOS ANGELES - For Leon Draisaitl, the answer is easy - the Edmonton Oilers simply need to find another gear. The Los Angeles Kings thumped the Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-...
Apr 24, 2025
SHA warns residents that tick season is here
The warmer weather is a welcome sight, but there is an unwelcome aspect to spring. Tick checks have become the norm again after the snow melt. Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer Dr. ...
Apr 24, 2025
