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Sheriff: Deputies who didn't fire at Black man back on duty
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A North Carolina sheriff said Thursday that he has put four deputies involved in the case of a Black man who was fatally shot last week back on active duty after a review of bod...
Apr 29, 2021
B.C. working to house people camping in Vancouver park as deadline to leave looms
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's housing minister says campers in Vancouver's Strathcona Park can either choose to accept the housing they are offered or leave the park by tomorrow's deadline. David Eby...
Apr 29, 2021
La Ronge strategic plan includes attracting anchor businesses
La Ronge council has developed a strategic plan to assist in guiding their decisions until 2025. The list includes 18 objectives in a number of areas such as community wellness, recreation, infrastruc...
Apr 29, 2021
Facing calls for paid sick leave, Sask. government defers to feds
While members of the public is being told to stay home if they feel sick, some can't afford to miss the hours at work.However, the provincial government is pushing calls for paid sick leave over to th...
Apr 29, 2021
Going global: Roughriders sign Finnish receiver, South African kicker
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added some international flavour to their roster Thursday.The CFL team announced the signings of two global players in receiver Sebastien Sagne and kicker Wihan van der Ri...
Apr 29, 2021
"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