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SaskPower to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heat
As Premier Scott Moe promised Thursday, the Saskatchewan government is directing SaskPower to stop collecting the carbon tax on electric home heating.The change is to start Jan. 1, and will help appro...
Dec 4, 2023
From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair
Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: -- The firs...
Dec 4, 2023
Four people given fines and hunting suspensions for wildlife trafficking
Four people have pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking in the northeast.Conservation officers with the Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety have been investigating illegal activity in...
Dec 4, 2023
Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair
VANCOUVER - Some quotes about Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who calls time on her international soccer career on Tuesday with one final outing against Australia at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium:...
Dec 4, 2023
Speaker apologizes for message to former interim Ontario Liberal leader at convention
OTTAWA - House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is apologizing after a video message he filmed for the former interim leader of the Ontario Liberals was played at the party's convention on the weekend. ...
Dec 4, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Foundation confirms death of Quebec film entrepreneur Daniel Langlois
MONTREAL - A foundation created by Quebec businessman and philanthropist Daniel Langlois is confirming that he and his partner have died in the Caribbean island nation of Dominica. The Daniel Langlois...
Dec 4, 2023
Melfort and District Museum 3rd Annual Christmas Village
The Melfort and District Museum has days of Christmas Joy to share with the community. Wednesday, December 6 is our first drive through night. Come enjoy the lights.Thursday, December 7 come sing Chri...
Dec 4, 2023
Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to...
Dec 4, 2023
Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it
VANCOUVER - Appointed head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper. "It was a baby program. It was really nothi...
Dec 4, 2023
Former career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades
MIAMI (AP) - A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a mole for Cuba's intelligence services dating back decades, the Justice Department sa...
Dec 4, 2023
