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'It was the most peaceful thing I've ever seen': P.A. reaction to Emergencies Act ruling
A Prince Albert man who participated in the Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa two years ago said he's not overly surprised with the federal court ruling that came out on Tuesday that stated that the f...
Jan 24, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Man faces seven weapons charges after Edmonton City Hall shooting
EDMONTON - A man is facing weapons charges, including the use of incendiary devices, after shots were fired Tuesday at Edmonton City Hall. The seven charges against 28-year-old Bezhani Sarvar also inc...
Jan 24, 2024
Sweden getting closer to NATO membership is 'pretty exciting' for Canada: Blair
OTTAWA - Sweden is inching closer to joining NATO, and Defence Minister Bill Blair says that's "pretty exciting" for Canada. Sweden and Finland both asked to join the alliance after Russia's full-scal...
Jan 24, 2024
As Ottawa warms up, Rideau Canal to close for skaters just four days after opening
Ottawa's Rideau Canal is set to close for skating at 10 p.m. this evening, just four days after a section of the skateway was first opened for the season. The National Capital Commission says on its w...
Jan 24, 2024
Appeal court upholds acquittal on P.A. drug charges
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of Justin Charles on various gun and drug charges based on two warrants used by Prince Albert Police. A provincial court judge ruled that Char...
Jan 24, 2024
Sask. supports United Way services for victims of violence, abuse
Services for families and individuals impacted by abuse and interpersonal violence are getting a boost in Saskatchewan.On Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice announced a funding boost of $634,000 for t...
Jan 24, 2024
Mooibroek joins Epping, Howard as favourites in deep Ontario curling playdowns field
Glenn Howard and John Epping are usually the skips to beat at the Ontario men's curling championship. Add another name to that list for this week's playdowns in Dorchester, Ont. Sam Mooibroek's young ...
Jan 24, 2024
Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women's and girls' participation on sports teams, a move that has families of transgender children scr...
Jan 24, 2024
Washington state reaches $149.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington state attorney general announced a $149.5 million settlement Wednesday with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, more than four years after the state sued the company ...
Jan 24, 2024
Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women's and girls' participation on sports teams, a move that has families of transgender children scr...
Jan 24, 2024
