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TSB says Quebec pilot in fatal collision with lawn tractor didn't get OK for landing
MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a pilot who struck and killed a Quebec woman as she was cutting grass near a landing strip north of Montreal didn't obtain permission to land ...
Mar 11, 2022

Reach Out to Farm Stress Line Saskatchewan Any Time
The Farm Stress Line is here to help. Trained professionals are ready to offer support for you or your loved ones. 1-800-667-4442 http://www.farmstressline.ca/about-us.Farm Stress Line was initiated a...
Mar 11, 2022

3rd Annual Marshall Sled Rally
The 3rd Annual Sled Rally in Marshall, SK will be this weekend with a $25 entry fee.See the poster for details.
Mar 11, 2022

India and Canada agree to relaunch trade talks, seek 'early progress' agreement
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada and India have agreed to resume long-standing efforts toward a comprehensive trade deal. Following meetings in New Delhi with her Indian count...
Mar 11, 2022

Vancouver Whitecaps head to Houston hungry for goals, first win of 2022
VANCOUVER - Heading into just the third game of the season, Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini admits that pressure is beginning to mount. The 'Caps (0-1-1) earned their first point of the M...
Mar 11, 2022

Police, convenience store industry prepare for gas thefts as prices continue to rise
Police and small retailers are preparing for an increase in "gas-and-dash" thefts as gasoline prices across Canada soar following sanctions against Russia that have put the squeeze on global oil suppl...
Mar 11, 2022

EU foreign policy chief says 'pause' needed in Iran talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The European Union's foreign policy chief said Friday that "a pause" was needed in ongoing talks over Iran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers, blaming "extern...
Mar 11, 2022

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in cases
BEIJING (AP) - China on Friday ordered a lockdown of the 9 million residents of the northeastern city of Changchun amid a new spike in COVID-19 cases in the area. Residents are required to remain home...
Mar 11, 2022

Former Quebec premier Charest brings both notoriety and baggage to Conservative race
MONTREAL - Former Quebec premier Jean Charest launched his bid for the leadership of the federal Conservative party in Calgary on Thursday, thousands of miles from the province he led for nine years. ...
Mar 11, 2022

Permanent daylight time shift remains on hold as clocks set to move ahead Sunday
VICTORIA - There is public support for a switch to permanent daylight time in British Columbia and Ontario, which have passed laws to allow the change, but the potential costs and risks of going it al...
Mar 11, 2022