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‘Please do not come to the lake to stay or vacation’; Candle Lake issues plea as wildfire looms
The Shoe Fire, which is 220,000 hectares in size, is still 20 kilometres away from Candle Lake, but the Resort Village isn't taking any changes with the uncontained blaze that is susceptible to wind c...
May 28, 2025
After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on t...
May 28, 2025
COVID vaccine 'strongly recommended' during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO - Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is "strongly recommended" during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the state...
May 28, 2025
CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says more than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country operation were coming into Canada from the United States. Operation Blizzard...
May 28, 2025
Chelsea beats Real Betis 4-1 to win Conference League and complete set of UEFA titles
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) - Chelsea rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final on Wednesday and become the first team to have all four of UEFA's club competitions in its trophy collectio...
May 28, 2025
Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA - Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting police after they held demonstrations against an arms expo in the capital. Police also say a man attend...
May 28, 2025
No injuries after early morning house fire
A second Lac La Ronge Indian Band house has been declared a total loss by fire in the matter of days. Members with the La Ronge Regional Fire Department were called to the scene of a house fire at 4:0...
May 28, 2025
Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI - Taylor MacDougall was expecting to see his team hit the ice at the Memorial Cup on Monday when he received a devastating phone call. Instead of watching his Moncton Wildcats take on the Med...
May 28, 2025
Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers get second shot at closing out Hurricanes in Eastern final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Florida Panthers missed on their first chance to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes and return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year. Closing out a playoff serie...
May 28, 2025
Sask. wildfire update: SPSA reports some progress despite losses
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is reporting 'substantial progress operationally' since yesterday when it comes to fighting the largest fire burning in the province. The Shoe Fire, which now inc...
May 28, 2025