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Experts last to testify at coroner's inquiry into Quebec teen's police shooting death
SHERBROOKE, Que. - An expert told a Quebec coroner's inquiry into the police shooting of a 17-year-old teen today that the longer an intervention goes, the better the chance of a peaceful outcome. He ...
Jun 20, 2022
Alleged arsonist breaches bail conditions, back in jail
Less than a month after being released on bail, the woman accused of setting fire to the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre has found herself back behind bars.Gina Pearl Beatty's attendance was waived...
Jun 20, 2022
Paramedics thrilled to see injury-free street fair
If the street fair this past weekend proved anything, it's that the people of Prince Albert haven't forgotten how to show up for the event. Apparently, they also haven't forgotten how to handle the he...
Jun 20, 2022
Hall of Famer Greg Vavra hoping Rourke can continue to blossom with B.C. Lions
Greg Vavra is firmly in B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke's corner. Rourke, a 24-year-old from Victoria, accounted for five touchdowns (five passing, two rushing) in B.C.'s season-opening 59-15 hom...
Jun 20, 2022
Canada's Masse wins third straight world 100 backstroke medal with silver in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event. Masse, from LaSal...
Jun 20, 2022
COVID levels continue to remain low in P.A. & North Battleford: study
Prince Albert and North Battleford are continuing to trend in the right direction when it comes to COVID.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which continues to study the virus in each c...
Jun 20, 2022
Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's office announced Monday that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections. Bennett has struggled to kee...
Jun 20, 2022
CHL announces new Memorial Cup point system hours before 2022 tournament begins
TORONTO - The Canadian Hockey League announced a new point system for the Memorial Cup hours before the start of the 2022 tournament. Teams will now earn three points for a regulation win, two points ...
Jun 20, 2022
Canada investing $4.9 billion to modernize North American defences
Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will invest $4.9 billion over the next six years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems.Anand says the funding is the first of an estimated $40 b...
Jun 20, 2022
Government House leader wants another year of hybrid Parliament for MPS
OTTAWA - Liberal House leader Mark Holland says the government plans to allow members of Parliament to appear virtually for another year. He made the announcement today after saying he spoke with Hous...
Jun 20, 2022
