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Sikh community 'reeling' on news of India interference in death: B.C.'s AG says
British Columbia's attorney general says the community is reeling over news that the Canadian government is investigating a link between the shooting death of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the ...
Sep 19, 2023
Canada signs $3-billion deal to finance nuclear power in Romania
OTTAWA - Canada is helping to finance two new nuclear reactors in Romania, which that country's energy minister says will help diminish Russia's ability to use its energy exports as a weapon. Canadian...
Sep 19, 2023
RCMP arrest Little Pine man after drugs, firearm found during investigation
A 41-year-old man from Little Pine First Nation is facing several drug and firearm charges.On Monday morning, Cut Knife RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence on the First Nation as part of an ...
Sep 19, 2023
Owners of Battleford's Queen Hotel wanting to replace building with rental units
Discussions are happening regarding what should replace the Queen's Hotel in the Town of Battleford.The Town's Council met on Monday where plans were brought forward by the property's owners who want ...
Sep 19, 2023
Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto. The Argos lead the CFL in return touchdo...
Sep 19, 2023
Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain
Victor Vazquez didn't miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. "Messi is unstoppable. He's special," said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. "Everybody knows that." Vazqu...
Sep 19, 2023
What is the Sikh separatist movement at centre of the Canada-India dispute?
The shooting death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in June has touched off a foreign affairs crisis between Canada and India over the Sikh leader's role in the Khalistan separatism movement. ...
Sep 19, 2023
Union president says Saskatchewan teachers want a deal, not a strike
Contract negotiations between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) are ongoing, and the union's president says the goal is to reach a negotiated deal with the gove...
Sep 19, 2023
B.C. human rights commissioner calls out anti-LGBTQ rallies planned across Canada
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, says she is disturbed about "hate-fuelled marches" planned in several communities around the province and across Canada on Wed...
Sep 19, 2023
Zelenskyy: Russia is weaponizing food, energy and children in its war against Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told world leaders Tuesday that Russia is "weaponizing" everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine. W...
Sep 19, 2023