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Province signs contract with PCL to construct new P.A. Victoria Hospital
It's another milestone in the largest major capital project the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has underway in the province.PCL Construction Management Inc. (PCL), which led the 'Design Early Wor...
Feb 01, 2024
Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel
RIYAK, Lebanon (AP) - Britain's top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be y...
Feb 01, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 01, 2024
B.C. transit providers seek essential service designation as strike threat looms
VANCOUVER - The manager of Metro Vancouver's transit system says it has applied to the B.C. Labour Relations Board to be designated an essential service, as a deadline for strike action looms. TransLi...
Feb 01, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 01, 2024
Gaza protesters blockade truck access to Port of Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners have blockaded truck access to the Port of Vancouver. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says officials are "aware of protest activ...
Feb 01, 2024
Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Chris Streveler is back in the CFL after growing weary of playing the waiting game south of the border. The six-foot-one, 216-pound quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue...
Feb 01, 2024
Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations
The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...
Feb 01, 2024
The battle to change Native American logos weighs on, but some communities are reinstating them
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school board to reconsider its logo: a Native American man, representing the "Warriors." Though the conversation had com...
Feb 01, 2024
Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The people spoke to The As...
Feb 01, 2024
