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Nunavut, N.W.T. ban TikTok on government devices, Yukon considering move
YELLOWKNIFE - Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the latest jurisdictions in Canada to announce they are banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending a federal threat assessment. The N.W...
Mar 08, 2023

CONCACAF fleshes out qualifying road to inaugural women's Gold Cup tournament in 2024
CONCACAF has mapped out its pathway for the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup, scheduled to kick off next year in the United States. Qualification is set to start in September, following a May 17 draw, wi...
Mar 08, 2023

After Taylor shooting, feds find pattern of violations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shoo...
Mar 08, 2023

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5 per cent
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent Wednesday.The decision to maintain the rate followed eight consecutive rate hikes. At the start of the year, the bank announced its...
Mar 08, 2023

NHL GMs share the emotions of swinging a big trade: 'It can be a crazy time'
Don Waddell once traded a good friend. It was March 2002 and his lowly Atlanta Thrashers were sitting last in the NHL standings with a paltry 46 points from 70 games. The St. Louis Blues were looking ...
Mar 08, 2023

Phone app helps thwart car thief's getaway
A man who stole a car, but was tracked by police with assistance from the victim's phone, has received a three-year prison sentence.Rene Dorion, 26, appeared Tuesday afternoon at Prince Albert Provinc...
Mar 08, 2023

Liberal MP, former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is leaving the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Liberal MP and former cabinet Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics. He did not answer questions this morning about why he's stepping down, telling reporters he wanted to speak...
Mar 08, 2023

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review
MEMPHIS (AP) - The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fa...
Mar 08, 2023

How to Apply for a Status Card
Step 1: Get the application formonlineby mail, by calling Public enquiriesin person, at any regional officein person, any First Nation office, if applicable Step 2: Find a guarantor, if necessaryA gua...
Mar 08, 2023

MPs meet with grocery store bosses, but will it change anything?
MPs are expected to grill top executives from Canada's grocery store industry as many Saskatchewan residents hold off purchasing costlier items.The CEOs and presidents of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Metro Inc. ...
Mar 08, 2023