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Mother of Canadian detained in Syria accuses of Ottawa of shirking duty to help
OTTAWA - The mother of a Canadian man being held in northeastern Syria accuses the federal government of doing "precisely nothing" to secure his release. Sally Lane is urging the Liberal government to...
Nov 15, 2022

Canada monitoring reports of Russian missiles hitting Poland: Anand
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says she is in contact with Polish authorities over reports that two people were killed when Russian missiles hit the NATO ally. Anand would only say that Canada ...
Nov 15, 2022

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke going to workouts with NFL teams
SURREY, B.C. - B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke is heading to the U.S. to workout with NFL teams. The 24-year-old Victoria native says he's looking for an opportunity where he can be on the field ...
Nov 15, 2022

Defence closes case in sexual assault trial of ex-PQ legislator Harold LeBel
RIMOUSKI, Que. - The defence for former Parti Qubcois legislator Harold LeBel closed its case today in his trial for sexual assault. Earlier in the day, Superior Court Justice Serge Francoeur called p...
Nov 15, 2022

Biden asks for more than $37 billion in Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $37 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, a massive infusion of cash that could help support the nation as Russian forces s...
Nov 15, 2022

Humboldt teacher gives back to her community through the art of baking
Humboldt teacher Erika Rybinski is using her passion for baking to give back to her community.So far, she has raised thousands of dollars for local charities as the mastermind behind the non-profit or...
Nov 15, 2022

Trump Org.'s longtime CFO testifies at company's fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump's longtime finance chief took the witness stand Tuesday at the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial, making his long-awaited turn as the star prosecution witness ...
Nov 15, 2022

SaskAlert test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon
Radios, TVs and cellphones across Saskatchewan will be emitting a loud squawk Wednesday afternoon.At about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is to conduct a test of the SaskAlert system...
Nov 15, 2022

McCarthy clears first step to House speaker, but grind ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy cleared the first major step Tuesday toward becoming House speaker, winning majority support from colleagues on a secret ballot. He now faces a weeks...
Nov 15, 2022

Celebration of Women Gala honours ladies from the tri-communities
Many ladies from the tri-communities were recognized last week at the Celebration of Women Gala hosted by Piwapan Women's Shelter. The event, which coincided with Piwapan's 30th anniversary, included ...
Nov 15, 2022