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In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Global Affairs confirms death of fifth Canadian in Israel after Hamas attacks G...
Oct 16, 2023
New doctor & plan to update Maude Burke Park on agenda for Melfort council
Melfort's city council is expected to approve the first $20,000 bonus under its new recruitment program for physicians.They're set to meet on Monday where they're slated to give the go-ahead for admin...
Oct 16, 2023
P.A. council set to discuss new residential care home, CUPE strike at Monday meeting
It's not a large agenda but one filled with important topics for Prince Albert's council as it meets on Monday. The ongoing strike involving inside city workers will be discussed, more specifically, t...
Oct 16, 2023
Another solar eclipse happening soon as weather causes many to miss recent occurrence
What should have been a cool experience turned into a disappointment for many people across Saskatchewan.A partial solar eclipse was visible for a couple of hours Saturday morning, well that would hav...
Oct 16, 2023
Zexi Li, lead plaintiff in proposed class-action, testifies in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The woman who went to court to get an injunction against the "Freedom Convoy" last year is set to testify today in the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers. Zexi Li is expected t...
Oct 16, 2023
Auger-Aliassime bounces Vukic in tough Japan Open opener
TOKYO - Felix Auger-Aliassime took a while to find his game at the Japan Open Tennis Championships on Monday, but when the Montreal athlete did it was enough to net him a first-round singles victory o...
Oct 16, 2023
Suncor CEO appearing today at Commons committee to explain comments on sustainability
OTTAWA - Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a H...
Oct 16, 2023
Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 86
HELSINKI (AP) - Martti Ahtisaari, the former president of Finland and global peace broker awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts, died Monday. He was 86....
Oct 16, 2023
Raiders cap busy weekend with shootout loss to Blades
The Prince Albert Raiders fell in a shootout Sunday night to the rival Saskatoon Blades in another gutsy performance that saw the Raiders earn a single point at the tail end of a three-in-three stretc...
Oct 15, 2023
Palestinians scramble to find food, safety and water as Israeli ground invasion looms
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - More than a million people have fled their homes in the besieged Gaza Strip in the past week as water supplies dwindle and hospitals warn they are on the verge of collap...
Oct 15, 2023
