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Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying
OTTAWA - The governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan say they are concerned about the risks of expanding eligibility for medical assistance in dying to people suffering only from a mental illness. Fe...
Jan 25, 2024
Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing
Halifax Regional Police say an investigation into a historic sexual assault allegation against members of Canada's 2003 world junior hockey team is ongoing. Constable John MacLeod said in an email to ...
Jan 25, 2024
Former Sask Mountie found guilty of manslaughter
A loud gasp was heard in a Prince Albert courtroom on Thursday when a former Saskatchewan Mountie, charged with first degree murder, was convicted on a lesser offence of manslaughter.Bernie Herman, 55...
Jan 25, 2024
Whitecaps sign Scottish star midfielder Ryan Gauld to contract extension through 2027
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have rewarded Scottish star Ryan Gauld with a contract extension through 2027. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder was going into the final year of his existing co...
Jan 25, 2024
Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says the military's greatest responsibility is protecting Canadians, and his government intends to keep calling on them for help in domestic emergencies. Blair say...
Jan 25, 2024
Contraband, unauthorized items seized in Sask. Penitentiary’s maximum-security unit
Once again, a massive amount of drugs and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.The seizure took place on Friday and saw officers confiscate methamphetamine, THC, and SIM cards, ...
Jan 25, 2024
Province to officially raise age limit on tobacco purchases on Feb. 1
The province has set a date for when changes to the age requirements for tobacco and vape purchases will come into effect.As of Feb. 1, the province will raise the minimum age for these purchases from...
Jan 25, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix faces sex assault allegations
QUEBEC - A senior leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Quebec is facing allegations of sexual assault as part of a class-action lawsuit against the archdiocese of Quebec City. Cardinal Grald Lacroix...
Jan 25, 2024
France's constitutional court rejects several measures in controversial immigration law
PARIS (AP) - France's Constitutional Council on Thursday rejected several measures in a divisive new immigration law that critics call inhumane, in a new blow to President Emmanuel Macron and his gove...
Jan 25, 2024
Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Webinar
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute has been working hard on updating our youth engagement toolkit which is now called Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations. Please join us in our webinar on F...
Jan 25, 2024
