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Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk
MONTREAL - Emergency room doctors in Quebec say overcrowding in hospitals has reached dangerous levels. Dr. Judy Morris, head of an association of Quebec ER doctors, says occupancy rates are as high a...
Dec 18, 2023
MacKinnon, Demko, Dobson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko and New York Islanders defenceman Noah Dobson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. MacK...
Dec 18, 2023
Teen charged with armed robbery during busy PAPS weekend
A 16-year-old teen has made his first court appearance on charges of armed robbery from two incidents this past weekend. The teen, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arreste...
Dec 18, 2023
Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke of Utah pleads guilty in child abuse case
A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called "8 Passengers" pleaded guilty Monday to four felony counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse for abusing ...
Dec 18, 2023
Liberals don't want to regulate speech with online harms bill, justice minister says
OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he hopes to avoid accusations the Liberal government is trying to regulate or curb speech with its planned bill to protect citizens from online harms...
Dec 18, 2023
Blue Bombers sign all-star guard Pat Neufeld to one-year extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed all-star guard Pat Neufeld to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Monday. Neufeld was scheduled to become a free agent in February. T...
Dec 18, 2023
Canada joins EU, Britain, others decrying 'extremist settlers' violence in West Bank
OTTAWA - Canada is one of 14 countries that issued a statement of concern over violence in the West Bank, calling on Israel to do more to stop "extremist settler" violence against Palestinians. The Un...
Dec 18, 2023
Sharks Make a Splash at the Winter Solstice Swimming Meet in Regina
In a display of outstanding skill and remarkable progress, six talented swimmers from the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club traveled to Regina to compete in the Winter Solstice Swimming Meet. The Sharks ...
Dec 18, 2023
Prince Albert Royal Purple Elks provide Christmas gift to local families in need
Local families in Prince Albert are receiving a helping hand this Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Royal Purple Elks #50.The community group raised over $3,700 through a hamper raffle. The majority...
Dec 18, 2023
Canada adds Boston Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras to world juniors roster
Canada is adding a big piece to its roster for the upcoming world junior hockey championship. Boston Bruins forward Matthew Poitras is joining Canada's team as it looks to defend its gold medal in Got...
Dec 18, 2023
