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Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants' protected status set to expire in U.S.
MONTREAL - Canadian border officials say there has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a border crossing south of Montreal. The rise in would-be refugees at the St-Bernard-de-...
Apr 08, 2025
Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, calling it a "milestone in sustainable aviation." Canadian Advanced ...
Apr 08, 2025
Lac Cardinal Country housing survey open until April 22
Residents of Grimshaw, Berwyn, and the Municipal District of Peace are being encouraged to complete a survey centered around housing in their community.Lac Cardinal Country has partnered with the Enab...
Apr 08, 2025
Northern Super League stocked with talent from 21 countries ahead of opening kickoff
The Northern Super League, which kicks off next week, has drawn player talent from 21 countries. According to the NSL, 132 players are signed to the six teams in the new Canadian women's soccer league...
Apr 08, 2025
MD of Fairview closes Range Road 11 due to washout
The Municipal District of Fairview has temporarily closed a section of Range Road 11 due to washout.Effective immediately, the road is closed between Township Roads 820 and 812.The road will remain cl...
Apr 08, 2025
U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, the United States trade representative faced pushback today from lawmakers worried about the fallout from President Dona...
Apr 08, 2025
Canadiens sign forward Tyler Thorpe to three-year entry-level contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Thorpe to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. The deal will begin in the 2025-26 season. Thorpe will spend the remainder of this season on...
Apr 08, 2025
At least 18 dead, more than 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - At least 18 people died and more than 120 were injured after a roof fell at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities sai...
Apr 08, 2025
NWP Practical Nurse class graduates with 100% pass rate
Northwestern Polytechnic's Practical nursing program graduates have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate for the second year in a row.NWP says this cohort exceeded national and jurisdictional averages in...
Apr 08, 2025
Two suspects in RCMP custody thanks to public reports
RCMP apprehended two suspects last week, thanks to help from the public. On Thursday, April 3, both Peace Regional and Fairview RCMP received "multiple reports" about a suspicious blue truck towing a ...
Apr 08, 2025