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RCMP cleared border blockades without Emergencies Act powers, committee hears
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says powers afforded to police by the government's invoking of the Emergencies Act were not used to clear blockades at Canadian border crossings. Lucki's commen...
May 10, 2022
Montreal Canadiens win lottery for first pick at 2022 NHL draft
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens won the 2022 NHL draft lottery on Tuesday night and have the first selection for the upcoming draft at their home arena. The Canadiens had the best odds to win the lo...
May 10, 2022
New non-fiction book provides unique look into Dene culture and life
A new book that aims to highlight positive stories of La Loche was officially released Tuesday.Dene Strong is a compilation of non-fiction stories and photographs written and submitted by 30 community...
May 10, 2022
Flames take momentum from win to home ice in Game 5 of playoff series against Stars
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames produced the keys to beating Dallas Stars in their playoff series. They'll try to improve on what they did to tie the series in Dallas and pull ahead Wednesday at home. Th...
May 10, 2022
Haitian gang leader charged in kidnapping of US missionaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have charged the leader of a notoriously violent Haitian gang with conspiracy to commit hostage taking for his alleged role in the kidnapping of 16 Am...
May 10, 2022
Northlands College hosts university graduate ceremony
Twenty university graduates from Northlands College were honoured last week during an annual ceremony at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre.The public event was attended by Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. ...
May 10, 2022
Indigenous leaders say Quebec's language bill puts their languages at risk
QUEBEC - Indigenous leaders in Quebec say the government's French-language bill is destructive, paternalistic and could put the survival of First Nations languages at risk. Ghislain Picard, chief of t...
May 10, 2022
Sources: CFL to table new contract offer to CFL Players' Association on Wednesday
TORONTO - The CFL and CFL Players' Association will at least have a starting point Wednesday when they resume contract talks. According to league sources, the CFL will table a new offer to the union W...
May 10, 2022
No Stone Unturned: New lineups galore for next curling season in fresh quadrennial
The season-ending Champions Cup served as a farewell event for many top Canadian curling teams. With all but a handful of rinks making lineup changes, a program may be needed when the new campaign kic...
May 10, 2022
Russian troops planted mines in playgrounds and parks in Ukrainian town: Joly
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Russian troops planted mines in playgrounds, parks and at the front gates of family homes in Irpin, a town she recently visited with the prime minist...
May 10, 2022