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P.A. lawmakers praise what they call the province’s ‘best budget’
It's been more than 48 hours since the provincial budget was released, but two local MLAs are still singing its praises.The province's fiscal outlook for the year will include record amounts of spendi...
Mar 24, 2023
Yukon residential school site to be searched with ground-penetrating radar in summer
WHITEHORSE - A group working to identify Indigenous children who went missing from Yukon residential schools says ground-penetrating radar work will begin this summer at the site of the former Choutla...
Mar 24, 2023
In Dong's riding, residents want answers on interference but no 'rush' to judge
TORONTO - In Han Dong's Toronto riding on Friday, residents voiced hope that the truth would emerge about China's alleged interference in Canadian elections, but warned against condemning their newly ...
Mar 24, 2023
Canada commits $420 million for Great Lakes environmental work during Biden visit
OTTAWA - The federal government says it will commit $420 million to preserve and restore waters of the Great Lakes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement during the visit of United State...
Mar 24, 2023
Federal government, B.C. and Indigenous nation sign care co-ordination deal
ENDERBY, B.C. - The delivery of child and family services grounded in Indigenous culture is being celebrated in British Columbia's north Okanagan with the signing of the province's first care co-ordin...
Mar 24, 2023
US-Canada migration deal aims to end walk-around crossings
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (AP) - The immigration deal announced Friday by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aims to shut down a process that has enabled tens of thousand...
Mar 24, 2023
‘I was outside yelling at the sky:’ Northern lights dance over Saskatchewan
A clear sky Thursday night created ideal conditions for the northern lights to dance over the Land of Living Skies.University of Regina astronomy professor Samantha Lawler is new to Saskatchewan, but ...
Mar 24, 2023
P.A. Firefighters receive award for ongoing work helping those with muscular dystrophy
The Prince Albert Fire Department is being recognized provincially for its ongoing commitment to helping those with muscular dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophy Canada recently presented the Firefighters Ch...
Mar 24, 2023
Charges laid after standoff, wanted suspect caught
A man at the centre of a standoff with police Thursday had been on the run for about a week, and is facing a number of charges including attempted murder.Colton Lafond, 34, was arrested shortly before...
Mar 24, 2023
Shapovalov advances to third round of Miami Open with win over Pella
MIAMI - Canada's Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the third round of the Miami Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Guido Pella. Shapovalov scored his third break of the ma...
Mar 24, 2023
