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"It's just so historic and I'm so happy": PBCN Chief
The newly-elected Chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is getting down to work, after being sworn in Wednesday night in her home community of Southend.Karen Bird was elected with 1,466 votes. ...
Apr 29, 2021

Monument unveiled at N.S. base to recall lives lost in naval helicopter crash
EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. - A stone monument was unveiled today on the first anniversary of a naval helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six Canadian Forces personnel when the aircraft plunged into ...
Apr 29, 2021

Newfoundland and Labrador rethinking plan to rename Red Indian Lake after criticism
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is walking back its plan to rename Red Indian Lake following criticism from local residents about a lack of consultation. The Office of Indi...
Apr 29, 2021

Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire, industry as they gain
A newly published paper says threatened caribou herds have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the last twenty years. Researchers used satellite photos to demonstrate that wildfires, for...
Apr 29, 2021

Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller to retire at end of season
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller will retire at the conclusion of the season, ending the 18-year career of the winningest American-born goaltender in NHL history. The 40-year-old Mil...
Apr 29, 2021

Metis Nation - SK Announces Early Learning Language Expansion
Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is proud to announce the expansion of its early learning language pilot projects across the province.On the brink of extinction, Michif had less than 700 fluent speaker...
Apr 29, 2021

Sask. RCMP names new Commanding Officer
The new commanding officer for the Saskatchewan division of the RCMP, says police intelligence and inter-provincial communication will be among the keys to addressing increasing rates of rural crime a...
Apr 29, 2021

Save the Date!
Catholic Family Services of Prince Albert Presents An Evening with Theo Fleury on Friday, October 15.See the poster for full details.
Apr 29, 2021

Montreal suburb's plan to charge for picnic table reservations draws backlash
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is stirring up debate over a plan to charge its citizens to reserve picnic tables in city parks. A draft bylaw by Dorval city council proposes charging $10 for residents t...
Apr 29, 2021

Ontario marks death-toll milestone as Atlantic bubble remains closed by outbreaks
Ontario has marked a grim milestone with the province's death toll pushing past 8,000 accelerated by a deadly third wave of the pandemic as Nova Scotia saw a slight decline in new infections.Ontario o...
Apr 29, 2021