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New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...
Nov 24, 2023
'It's actually a very magical moment': P.A. preparing for Santa Claus Parade
The weather forecast is cooperating for this year's Santa Claus Parade in Prince Albert.The annual parade is scheduled for Saturday, and Environment Canada is forecasting a high of minus 1."Most of my...
Nov 24, 2023
Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...
Nov 24, 2023
Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but he says a deal to temporarily halt hostilities this week so Hamas...
Nov 24, 2023
Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness to return to the bench against Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. - Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday's road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month...
Nov 24, 2023
Quebec woman, 61, killed hours after police called to her home, suspect arrested
LAVAL, Que. - A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death inside her apartment Thursday in Montreal's northern suburb hours after police visited the home. Police in Laval, Que., say they arrested a 30-ye...
Nov 24, 2023
Trudeau accuses Tories of turning their backs on Ukraine's needs, announces more aid
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the Conservatives for voting against a bill to implement a free trade agreement with Ukraine, saying it's troubling to see support for the embattled co...
Nov 24, 2023
Victims in Niagara Falls border bridge crash identified as Western New York couple
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - The two people killed when their car crashed into a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls and exploded in a fiery wreck were identified Friday as a western New York husband and...
Nov 24, 2023
Qatar confirms release of 24 hostages held by Hamas for seven weeks in Gaza
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Qatar's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the release of 24 hostages after seven weeks of captivity in the Gaza Strip."Those released include 13 Israeli citizens, some of whom ar...
Nov 24, 2023
Government Introduces New Protections for Human Trafficking Victims
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation today to protect victims of human trafficking from the impact of coerced debts."This is about reducing dependency between victims and their traffi...
Nov 24, 2023
