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Montreal Haitian group urges Ottawa to speed up immigration files for quake victims
Montreal's Haitian community is asking Ottawa to process immigration files more quickly for Haitians waiting to come to Canada, following a deadly earthquake that struck the country over the weekend. ...
Aug 16, 2021
Manhunt ends for robbery suspect
A manhunt that lasted the better part of a week has ended in Prince Albert. Glen Frederick Halkett, also known as "Baby Glen", was arrested Monday morning by the city's police service. The 25-year-old...
Aug 16, 2021
Jays outfielder Hernández named American League player of the week
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernndez has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour. Hernndez batted .500 (14-for-28) with eight r...
Aug 16, 2021
Leg injury could force Stamps' starter Bo Levi Mitchell to sidelines versus Alouettes
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence unde...
Aug 16, 2021
Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador - A western Newfoundland artist is facing off against homophobia in hockey by creating a fantasy hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers."Lucas Mor...
Aug 16, 2021
Inactive Well Program Sees Strong Indigenous Participation
Provincial Initiatives Support Indigenous Jobs and the EnvironmentSaskatchewan's Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) has led to strong participation in two affiliated provincial programs, the Firs...
Aug 16, 2021
Ontario trucker appeals prison sentence for killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - An Ontario trucker is trying to appeal his 12 1/2-year sentence after he was found guilty in the killing of a woman in his Edmonton hotel room. Bradley Barton was sentenced in July for mans...
Aug 16, 2021
Shell Lake curling rink consumed by fire
The Village of Shell Lake has lost one of its primary community gathering places.The curling rink, which was been standing since 1967, was consumed by fire Saturday evening."It's pretty devastating fo...
Aug 16, 2021
Woman's death in Prince Albert confirmed as homicide investigation
Prince Albert police now confirming a woman's death in the city earlier this month, is being treated as a homicide.In the early morning hours of Aug. 5, Doris Broussie, 40, was found at a business in ...
Aug 16, 2021
Para swim star Rivard buoyed by performance of Canadians at Tokyo Olympics
Aurelie Rivard has learned to adapt to swimming with no fans in the stands to cheer her on. The Paralympic star can dig deep within herself to find that pre-competitive adrenalin rush. Organizers anno...
Aug 16, 2021
