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CP NewsAlert: Driver sentenced to 12 years for killing Calgary police officer
CALGARY - A young man convicted in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died after he was dragged by an SUV and fell into the...
Sep 27, 2023
Woman tells Quebec coroner of grief after losing brother in 2022 killing spree
MONTREAL - The sister of one of the victims of a Montreal-area murder spree in August 2022 told a coroner today she lives with a tremendous amount of grief over the loss of her younger brother. Roxann...
Sep 27, 2023
Flames winger Pelletier to undergo surgery on left shoulder, will be out indefinitely
Calgary Flames winger Jakob Pelletier is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left shoulder next week and will be out indefinitely. The Flames updated Pelletier's status after the 22-year-old sustained...
Sep 27, 2023
Invitation withdrawn for ethnic nationalist set to testify at Quebec legislature
QUEBEC - An ethnic nationalist who had been scheduled to testify Thursday before a Quebec legislature committee studying the province's immigration plan was told today he's no longer welcome. Earlier ...
Sep 27, 2023
Why birch baskets are key to a new partnership with SRPSD and Remai Modern
Last Friday, staff from the division took part in a professional development event, meant to enhance their understanding of land-based learning. It happened at Little Red River Park and involved membe...
Sep 27, 2023
Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?
OTTAWA - The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting. Now, the same spaces house modern apartments featuring granite countertop islands, fully furnished bedro...
Sep 27, 2023
Immigration drives massive Canadian population increase: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says immigration is almost solely responsible for the largest annual population boom Canada has seen since 1957. The newly released data shows Canada's population grew by mo...
Sep 27, 2023
Canada pledges $14 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan after 2022 floods
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has unveiled $14 million to support global organizations in Pakistan to help accommodate Afghan refugees. The funding is meant to help the Worl...
Sep 27, 2023
Specimen of rare bee found in Saskatchewan
There's a buzz in Saskatchewan after a specimen of a rare bee - last seen in the province nearly 70 years ago - was found near Wood Mountain.A team from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) collected a...
Sep 27, 2023
Alberta premier defends minister over possible conflict of interest concerns
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending one of her cabinet ministers over possible conflict of interest concerns. Provincial records show the husband of Environment and Protected Areas ...
Sep 27, 2023
