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Biden pushing ahead with new student debt relief plan after Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is moving forward on a new student debt relief plan after the Supreme Court struck down his original initiative to provide relief to 43 million borrowers. Pr...
Jun 30, 2023

U.S.-based remote vehicle operator gives timeline of Titan recovery off Newfoundland
The owner of the remotely operated vehicle that recovered pieces of the Titan submersible says it found the wreck on the ocean floor soon after arriving at the search site on June 22.Ed Cassano, CEO o...
Jun 30, 2023

Fire damages Syrian tent home of detained Canadian mother and children: advocate
OTTAWA - An advocacy group says a Canadian mother struggling to leave a Syrian detention camp with her six children was dealt another setback this week when a fire damaged their tent home. Alexandra B...
Jun 30, 2023

Canada Day in La Ronge includes several activities
There are plenty of activities happening on Canada Day that residents of the tri-communities can enjoy. Festivities begin with a free pancake breakfast between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Patterson Park ...
Jun 30, 2023

No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard begins development camp with Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard is going to work with the Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard is the centerpiece of the team's development camp at its practice facility near the United Center. The high-scoring fo...
Jun 30, 2023

U.S.-based remote vehicle operator gives timeline of Titan recovery off Newfoundland
EAST AURORA, N.Y. - The owner of the remotely operated vehicle that recovered pieces of the Titan submersible says it found the wreck on the ocean floor soon after arriving at the search site on June ...
Jun 30, 2023

Provincial parks and campsites expected to be busy for long weekend
Saskatchewan's provincial parks expect to be busy over the Canada Day long weekend.According to the provincial government, lots of people are hitting the road and gearing up to soak in the nice weathe...
Jun 30, 2023

Yukon still waiting for federal support to build flooding mitigation infrastructure
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says the territory is "patiently waiting" for federal support for building mitigation infrastructure after severe flooding in the Klondike Valley this spring. Premier...
Jun 30, 2023

Honouring Partnership: Jim Patison Children's Hospital Foundation and the Saskatoon Tribal Council Unveil Meaningful Star Blanket at JPCH
Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) and Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our partnership that further strengthens the bond between In...
Jun 30, 2023

Nashville Predators buy out Matt Duchene as NHL teams prepare for the start of free agency
A handful of NHL teams spent Friday clearing out salary cap space with some big-money buyouts on the eve of free agency. The Nashville Predators led the way by buying out Matt Duchene's contract. The ...
Jun 30, 2023