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B.C., StatCan partner on fire prevention pilot as deaths increase around province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's fire commissioner says fire-related deaths in the province have increased by almost 120 per cent over the past two years. Brian Godlonton says it appears the concerning t...
Jun 8, 2022
Executive Committee to meet tonight as costs of new recreation facility rise
It's nearly time for the City of Prince Albert to break ground on a new recreation facility, complete with hockey rinks and swimming pools. Before they've even started, however, inflation is leaving a...
Jun 8, 2022
Future looking brighter during men's mental health month
Mental health is an ongoing topic of conversation and concern, and this month the conversation focuses more specifically on men. June is men's mental health month, and looking after that can come with...
Jun 8, 2022
Defence raises prospect of multiple leaks in bureaucrat's shipbuilding trial
OTTAWA - An Ottawa court heard today that more than one person may have disclosed information about secret cabinet deliberations over a $700-million shipbuilding deal in late 2015. Matthew Matchett's ...
Jun 8, 2022
Roy still 'emotional' over Remparts' ouster, will take time to decide future
QUEBEC - Still emotional over the Remparts' ouster from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League post-season, head coach and general manager Patrick Roy says he is undecided about his future with the tea...
Jun 8, 2022
Masoli gets to re-live Grey Cup disappointment in Redblacks' opener versus Bombers
Before starting anew, Jeremiah Masoli will have to re-live his Grey Cup disappointment. Masoli will make his 52nd career CFL start Friday night with a new team, the Ottawa Redblacks. The veteran quart...
Jun 8, 2022
Masking will no longer be mandatory on public transit in Quebec starting June 18
MONTREAL - Quebec is lifting its mask mandate for public transit on June 18. Health Minister Christian Dub said today in a news release the decision was based on a recommendation by public health offi...
Jun 8, 2022
Taliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he 'insulted' Islam
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban have arrested a well-known Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing them of disrespecting Islam and the Quran, the Muslim holy book, according to videos ...
Jun 8, 2022
Audit of several Quebec dioceses' records identifies 87 abusers in the church: report
MONTREAL - An independent audit of more than 80 years of files involving nine Quebec Catholic dioceses found at least 87 abusers among church personnel. Retired Superior Court justice Andr Denis revie...
Jun 8, 2022
Adams gets starting quarterback job in Montreal, with Harris standing by
MONTREAL - After a pre-season rife with uncertainty, the Montreal Alouettes finally have their man to start under centre this upcoming CFL season. Head coach Khari Jones chose Vernon Adams Jr., over T...
Jun 8, 2022
