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Jury reaches verdicts in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death at Canada-US border
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) - A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case that led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. b...
Nov 22, 2024
Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions
OTTAWA - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of requests under Jordan's Principle which is meant to ensure First Nations children don't wait to receive assistanc...
Nov 22, 2024
The winners and losers of the Liberals' holiday tax break and cash giveaway
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money into people's pockets over the holidays, but its recently announced affordability measures create winners and losers...
Nov 22, 2024
MDs of Peace and Fairview respond to C.U.P.W. mail strike
With a national postal strike underway, the Municipal Districts of Fairview and Peace have released statements to their residents.The MD of Fairview is advising residents that mail to and from the MD ...
Nov 22, 2024
Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions
A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including Canadian waters, offers a map for measures to prevent the deadly strikes that could drive some species to extin...
Nov 22, 2024
Halifax Security Forum begins amid questions on Canada's military spending
HALIFAX - The Halifax International Security Forum started today with Canada's defence minister defending Canada's military spending as Donald Trump's election in the United States increases pressure ...
Nov 22, 2024
Jury deliberations begin in trial of human smuggling, frozen migrant family
FERGUS FALLS - Jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of two men accused of human smuggling across the Canada-U.S. border between Manitoba and Minnesota. They are tasked with deciding whether to...
Nov 22, 2024
New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is warning customers in remote areas of Vancouver Island that they may be without power until late Saturday, as winds from another powerful storm hit the coast. The latest in a se...
Nov 22, 2024
Quebecer, 81, to serve at least 10 years for killing ailing wife 'out of love'
LAVAL, Que. - An 81-year-old Quebec man who says he ended his ailing wife's life out of love and compassion was sentenced today to serve at least 10 and a half years in prison for murder. Gilles Brass...
Nov 22, 2024
Alberta government assisting Canadian Armed Forces members build careers in the trades
Alberta's government says it is investing $300,000 to help veterans ready to re-enter civilian life transition to careers in the skilled trades. The investment will be put towards a program called Hel...
Nov 22, 2024