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Inuit reaction to Liberals' Indigenous languages law: 'landmark' and 'colonial'
OTTAWA - A national Inuit organization says it is disappointed in the Liberals' new legislation meant to protect Indigenous languages. The Liberals tabled the bill Tuesday, two years after promising a...
Feb 05, 2019
SUMA passes motion allowing municipalities to remove those who violate ethics
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention heard from delegates Monday afternoon.A number of resolutions were voted on by those in attendance. These ranged from one brought fo...
Feb 05, 2019
Liam Neeson says he's not racist, explains rage after attack
NEW YORK - Liam Neeson says violence breeds violence and bigotry breeds bigotry. The 66-year-old actor appeared Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," one day after he told an interviewer that he ha...
Feb 05, 2019
Diamond mine open house in Melfort, Nipawin, P.A.
The diamond project at Fort a la Corne will be the subject of an open house in Melfort.Representatives from Star Diamond and Rio Tinto will be at the Kerry Vickar Centre Thursday, Feb. 7. Community De...
Feb 05, 2019
UPDATE: Three people appear in court on weapons charges
UPDATE: Three people have appeared in court on charges relating to the incidents from Monday. Drexlyr Whitehead, 21, made his first court appearance Tuesday and was remanded into custody until Feb. 19...
Feb 05, 2019
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign defensive back Jonathan Rose
The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American defensive back Jonathan Rose to a one-year extension. Rose led the CFL with five interceptions last year, along with four forced fumbles. He also had intercep...
Feb 05, 2019
Cryptocurrency exchange wins stay of proceedings in Halifax court
HALIFAX - A Halifax judge says he will grant Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange protection from creditors as it deals with the fallout from its founder's death. Nova Scotia Supreme Court Ju...
Feb 05, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack open season with win but York City Knights make it difficult
YORK, England - The Toronto Wolfpack made Brian McDermott's debut as coach a winning one Sunday in an 14-0 victory over York City Knights in Betfred Championship rugby league play. But newly promoted ...
Feb 05, 2019
'I'm too old for this': Vonn crashes in her penultimate race
ARE, Sweden - One of the hallmarks of Lindsey Vonn's career has been the way she bounces back from major crashes time and time again. So perhaps it's fitting that the most successful female skier of a...
Feb 05, 2019
Toronto FC confirms signing of German-born U.S. international Terrence Boyd
Toronto FC has confirmed the signing of U.S. international forward Terrence Boyd. The 27-year was out of contract after spending the last three seasons with SV Darmstadt 98 in the German second t...
Feb 05, 2019
