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La Ronge RCMP searching for missing women
RCMP confirmed Wednesday afternoon that both women were found safe.------------La Ronge RCMP is asking for help in finding two missing women. An RCMP media release states on June 27 at about 12:40 p.m...
Jun 28, 2022

Fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., could soon 'thrive again,' says Insurance Bureau of Canada
VANCOUVER - The Insurance Bureau of Canada says there is now a path to begin the recovery for Lytton, B.C., almost a year after two people died and most of the community was destroyed by a wildfire. A...
Jun 28, 2022

Toronto FC seeing improvements on the field as Insigne waits in the wings
TORONTO - Approaching the halfway mark of the MLS season, Toronto FC is 5-8-3 and five points out of the playoff picture with Italian star Lorenzo Insigne waiting in the wings. There is plenty of work...
Jun 28, 2022

Ottawa lost average of $22 billion a year in unpaid tax from 2014-2018: CRA report
OTTAWA - A new report from the Canada Revenue Agency concludes the federal government is losing an average of up to $22 billion a year in unpaid taxes. The agency analyzed tax collection from 2014 to ...
Jun 28, 2022

Cyberspy agency launched operation to protect federal election from foreign attack
OTTAWA - Canada's cyberspy agency launched a defensive operation to protect last year's federal election - including the party leaders' debate - from disruption by foreign agencies. The Communications...
Jun 28, 2022

Abortion ban takes effect in Tennessee, paused in Texas
NEW ORLEANS - A federal court Tuesday allowed Tennessee to ban abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, while a Texas judge temporarily blocked enforcement of that state's ban on virtually all ...
Jun 28, 2022

Prairieland's Dept. of Ag Presents 2022 Jr Ag Showcase
Prairieland Agriculture proudly presents this year's Junior Ag Showcase, June 29th - July 4th (excluding July 1st *stat holiday*) The annual Junior Ag Showcase will take place at the Prairieland Ag Ce...
Jun 28, 2022

Scotiabank pausing Hockey Canada sponsorship in wake of sex assault allegations
TORONTO - Scotiabank is putting its Hockey Canada sponsorship on ice. The financial institution said Tuesday the pause will last until it's confident the right steps are taken to improve the culture w...
Jun 28, 2022

Lions' Canadian QB Rourke named CFL top performer for second time in three weeks
TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top performer of the week for the second time this season. The Victoria-born pivot headlined the league's top performers for Wee...
Jun 28, 2022

Ex-GOP Rep. Fortenberry gets probation for lying to feds
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Former Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was sentenced Tuesday to two years of probation, a $25,000 fine and community service for lying to federal authorities about...
Jun 28, 2022