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NWT joins nine provinces and Yukon in new $10-a-day national child care plan
OTTAWA - The federal government has agreed to a $51-million deal to slash child care fees and add 300 new spaces in the Northwest Territories. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Caroline Cochra...
Dec 15, 2021
P.A. RCMP warn public on dangers of fentanyl after four recent overdoses
Prince Albert RCMP are reminding the public about the dangers of fentanyl.This comes after they had to respond to four overdoses over the past month, one of which was fatal. There were other overdoses...
Dec 15, 2021
Saint Nick returns to northern Saskatchewan for 21st annual Santa in the North event
Santa Claus traded in his reindeer for an airplane yesterday as Rise Air held their 21st annual Santa in the North event.On Tuesday Santa and his elves visited schools in Fond-du-Lac, Black Lake and S...
Dec 15, 2021
'I wake up everyday and my heart breaks': man found not criminally responsible for death of cousin
A man who stabbed his cousin and close friend over 30 times before leaving him to die has been found not criminally responsible of second degree murder.That was outcome Wednesday at the trial for Sila...
Dec 15, 2021
Federal Court of Appeal sides with government in CSIS warrant appeal
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal staunchly defends the principle of solicitor-client privilege in overturning elements of a ruling that Canada's spy service breached its obligation to be fully for...
Dec 15, 2021
Elks sign defensive back Aaron Grymes to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Aaron Grymes to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The seven-year CFL veteran had 51 defensive tackles and one interception in 13 games last...
Dec 15, 2021
Curling Canada finalizes field for 16-team Olympic mixed doubles trials
OTTAWA - The 16-team field for Canada's Olympic mixed doubles trials was confirmed Wednesday by Curling Canada. The Dec. 28-Jan. 2 competition at Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Man., will determi...
Dec 15, 2021
Leafs, Raptors, Senators to have 50 per cent fan capacity amid COVID-19 surge
TORONTO - The new COVID-19 surge is impacting sports fans in Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors plus the Ottawa Senators will see their venue capacity reduced to 50 per cent at home games st...
Dec 15, 2021
AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include restricting players to staying in their hotels while on the road...
Dec 15, 2021
Montreal archdiocese independent ombudswoman receives 75 formal complaints
MONTREAL - An independent ombudswoman hired by the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese said Wednesday she has received 75 formal complaints - including 46 related to abuse - dating back to 1950 until ...
Dec 15, 2021
