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Cyberspy agency launched operation to protect federal election from foreign attack
OTTAWA - Canada's cyberspy agency launched a defensive operation to protect last year's federal election - including the party leaders' debate - from disruption by foreign agencies. The Communications...
Jun 28, 2022
Abortion ban takes effect in Tennessee, paused in Texas
NEW ORLEANS - A federal court Tuesday allowed Tennessee to ban abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, while a Texas judge temporarily blocked enforcement of that state's ban on virtually all ...
Jun 28, 2022
Prairieland's Dept. of Ag Presents 2022 Jr Ag Showcase
Prairieland Agriculture proudly presents this year's Junior Ag Showcase, June 29th - July 4th (excluding July 1st *stat holiday*) The annual Junior Ag Showcase will take place at the Prairieland Ag Ce...
Jun 28, 2022
Scotiabank pausing Hockey Canada sponsorship in wake of sex assault allegations
TORONTO - Scotiabank is putting its Hockey Canada sponsorship on ice. The financial institution said Tuesday the pause will last until it's confident the right steps are taken to improve the culture w...
Jun 28, 2022
Lions' Canadian QB Rourke named CFL top performer for second time in three weeks
TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top performer of the week for the second time this season. The Victoria-born pivot headlined the league's top performers for Wee...
Jun 28, 2022
Ghislaine Maxwell awaits sentence in Epstein sex abuse case
NEW YORK (AP) - Ghislaine Maxwell, the jet-setting socialite who once consorted with royals, presidents and billionaires, was brought into a New York courtroom Tuesday in a prison uniform and with her...
Jun 28, 2022
Ex-GOP Rep. Fortenberry gets probation for lying to feds
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Former Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was sentenced Tuesday to two years of probation, a $25,000 fine and community service for lying to federal authorities about...
Jun 28, 2022
Support dogs to comfort victims at Quebec's specialized sexual violent courts
QUEBEC - Some Quebec domestic assault and sexual violence victims will be able to be accompanied by a support dog during court appearances. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says a pilot project i...
Jun 28, 2022
Riders make addition to the defence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding to their defensive depth, picking up American linebacker Keishawn Bierria.He played 13 games for the Edmonton Elks in 2021, recording 50 tackles, two sacks, and...
Jun 28, 2022
P.A. Astros win new U11 boys provincial softball title
A new category for softball players under 11-years-old was added to the provincial championships this year. The event was held June 24-26 at Max Power Ball Park in Prime Ministers Park. Prince Albert ...
Jun 28, 2022
