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Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026
OTTAWA - Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications. The notice was published on the Immigrat...
Nov 29, 2024

Nitehawk opening, local hockey, last Wolves games of 2024 on this weekend's local sports schedule
NitehawkSaturday is opening day at Nitehawk. The hill is open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Tube Zone is open from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. both days.StormThe...
Nov 29, 2024

RCMP looks to redeploy 25 per cent of eastern region workforce, including to border
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it's looking to redeploy up to one-quarter of its eastern region workforce to areas considered an operational priority, including to the U.S. border. U.S. president-elect Donald...
Nov 29, 2024

Scepters prepare to enter second PWHL season without MVP and top scorer Spooner
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have new jerseys, a fresh roster, a new home rink and, unfortunately, a new problem. The Professional Women's Hockey League regular-season champions begin their second y...
Nov 29, 2024

Oath to monarch now optional in the Yukon after council refuses to pledge allegiance
DAWSON CITY, Y.T. - Municipal leaders in the Yukon now have the option of taking an oath to the Constitution or to King Charles during their swearing-in ceremonies, after a new council in one communit...
Nov 29, 2024

Judge hears from ex-employees of Montreal billionaire in sex abuse lawsuit
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court justice will deliberate before deciding whether to authorize a class-action lawsuit against Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller, accused of paying minors fo...
Nov 29, 2024

Poulin hungry for championship glory as Montreal Victoire enter second PWHL season
MONTREAL - Marie-Philip Poulin's trophy chest is brimming with awards and medals, but there's one big piece missing now that the Professional Women's Hockey League is established. Aware she's in the l...
Nov 29, 2024

CP NewsAlert: John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC
TORONTO - John Herdman has resigned as head coach of Major League Soccer club Toronto FC. More coming. The Canadian Press
Nov 29, 2024

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion
OTTAWA - The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next week that is focused on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words, as they try to convince the New Democrats to bring down the ...
Nov 29, 2024

Area covered by snowfall warnings expands
More areas of the Peace are now included in the snowfall warnings.The warnings now take in the MD of Spirit River, including Spirit River and Rycroft; Saddle Hills County near Woking, Bay Tree, Silver...
Nov 29, 2024