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Federal ministers send Nunavut diamond mine proposal to environmental review
Federal ministers have agreed with the Nunavut Impact Review Board that a proposal for a new diamond mine in the territory should undergo a public review. De Beers Canada Inc. is seeking to build its ...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta appoints oilpatch veterans to advise government on province's energy future
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith will turn to a panel of five oilpatch veterans to advise her government on the future of Alberta's energy industry. The panel will be chaired by David Yager, a longti...
Feb 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks remain a work in progress under new coach Rick Tocchet
VANCOUVER - Rick Tocchet has begun the painstaking work of transforming the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks - a process that he says won't be speedy. "I think the group is trying to work hard," the head...
Feb 16, 2023
Victoria officer's lost notebook obtained by criminals, used in alleged offence: cops
Victoria Police are warning dozens of people that their names and other personal information contained in an officer's lost notebook are now being "circulated among the criminal element." A statement ...
Feb 16, 2023
Wrestling team's stolen van recovered, and charge laid
RCMP have confirmed a charge has been laid in connection with the theft earlier this month of the gold-coloured van used by the Prince Albert Wrestling Club.Erin Whitefish, 33, is scheduled to appear ...
Feb 16, 2023
Update: Man unlawfully at large last seen in Prince Albert caught
Prince Albert Police have arrested Faron Roberts, who was unlawfully at large.The Crime Reduction Team found him in the 800 Block of 14th St. West yesterday evening and arrested him after a short foot...
Feb 16, 2023
Canadian women make gender equality statement by wearing purple at SheBelieves Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Canadian women's soccer team is going purple, a colour associated with gender equality, for its opening game against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday. A team representat...
Feb 16, 2023
Senators legend Chris Neil's No. 25 being raised to the rafters in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Chris Neil used to love saying he didn't play for the name on the back of the jersey, but the logo on the front. From the moment he put on an Ottawa Senators jersey Neil was fully committed t...
Feb 16, 2023
Dynamics key to victory at Nationals, says Team Silvernagle
Prince Albert's Kara Thevenot and Sherry Just are heading west this week for the Scotties Tournaments of Hearts in Kamloops.The two members of Team Silvernagle are anxious to get back on the ice after...
Feb 16, 2023
Competition for role in CF Montreal attack heats up as season opener nears
CF Montreal had one of the most lethal attacks in Major League Soccer last season, finishing fifth in goals scored en route posting to the third best record in the league. After losing one of the driv...
Feb 16, 2023
