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Lisa Batstone, B.C. mother who murdered daughter, 8, dies in prison
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A British Columbia woman who was convicted of murdering her eight-year-old daughter has been found dead in prison. Correctional Service Canada says Lisa Batstone, who was serving an...
Jan 03, 2024
The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'
TORONTO (AP) - An hour before one of the most significant faceoffs in the history of women's hockey, New York players were roused by a commotion at the entrance of their dressing room. Enter Billie Je...
Jan 03, 2024
Population growth, strong economy lead to strong home sales in Sask.
The CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says housing sales in Saskatchewan in 2023 were strong."We've had six consecutive months of above-average sales," Chris Gurette told The Evan Bray Show...
Jan 03, 2024
Canada's clean-tech revolution will be limited without more clean power: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne spent most of last year doling out big bucks for massive new electric-vehicle battery plants as Canada made some major moves to solidify its green...
Jan 03, 2024
Two men killed in Montreal alleged hit-and-run identified; suspect to return to court
MONTREAL - A Namibian man returning home from church and a second man have been identified as the two people killed in an early morning New Year's Day hit-and-run in Montreal. Court documents identify...
Jan 03, 2024
What you need to know about Bill C-53 and the recognition of Métis self-government
OTTAWA - The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Mtis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February. House of Commons committee hearings ...
Jan 03, 2024
Lions sign CFL-leading kick returner Terry Williams to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed returner and wide receiver Terry Williams to a two-year extension through the 2025 CFL season. Williams was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13. The Green...
Jan 03, 2024
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in deal brokered by UAE
Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war under a deal sponsored by the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home....
Jan 03, 2024
Nolan Thiessen appointed Curling Canada's new chief executive officer
OTTAWA - Nolan Thiessen has been named Curling Canada's new chief executive officer. He replaces Katherine Henderson, who left the organization in August to become Hockey Canada's CEO. Thiessen, a thr...
Jan 03, 2024
In Pictures: Raiders entertain fans with annual skills competition
The Prince Albert Raiders players had some fun in front of their fans Tuesday night at the Art Hauser Centre with the team's annual skills competition. Below are some photos from the night from Raider...
Jan 03, 2024
