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Feds' curb on debate of online streaming bill condemned as draconian by Tories
OTTAWA - The federal government is cutting short debate by MPs of its online streaming bill, a move Tories are condemning as draconian and disturbing. They say curbing scrutiny of the bill line by lin...
Jun 13, 2022

Quebec language law could push young Jews to leave Quebec, B'nai Brith says
MONTREAL - A prominent Jewish organization is speaking out against Quebec's new language law, saying it will make it harder to recruit rabbis and could push Jewish people to leave the province. B'nai ...
Jun 13, 2022

Court refuses to halt UK deportation plan for migrants
LONDON (AP) - A British court on Monday refused to stop the government from deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda despite arguments that the planned flights would undermine the "basic dignity" of people ...
Jun 13, 2022

CP NewsAlert: Canada's PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19. He says on Twitter today that he will be isolating and that he feels OK, which he credits to having been vaccinated aga...
Jun 13, 2022

So Much to See and Do in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks
Reconnect with your family, friends and nature. Feel the tug of a fishing line or roast a marshmallow over a crackling fire. Find a hiking trail and maybe spot some of our majestic wildlife. Whatever ...
Jun 13, 2022

Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Former professional tennis player Jelena Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently and has been dealing with depression and anxiety. Dokic, who was a Wimbledon semif...
Jun 13, 2022

Mikko Koskinen signs two-year deal in Switzerland after four seasons with Oilers
Mikko Koskinen is saying goodbye to the Edmonton Oilers. Set to become an unrestricted free agent next month, the goaltender has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano, the Swiss club announced Mon...
Jun 13, 2022

Uvalde girl loved to dance, hoped to have viral TikTok video
UVALDE, Texas (AP) - Tess Marie Mata created more than 150 short videos for TikTok and saved them to her mother's account. Described by her family as bubbly, the 10-year-old loved to dance. A funeral ...
Jun 13, 2022

Quebec coroner investigates case of teen shot dead by provincial police in 2018
SHERBROOKE, Que. - A coroner's inquest is underway in the death of a Quebec teen who was killed by provincial police four years ago while he was allegedly holding an air pistol. Riley Fairholm, 17, wa...
Jun 13, 2022

Evacuation order lifted for Stanley Mission
After many days of being away from home, about 2,000 residents of a northern Saskatchewan community are going home.An evacuation order for Stanley Mission has ended as of Sunday night. Buses are now b...
Jun 13, 2022