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Sentencing hearing for Quebec man Ugo Fredette, convicted in double slaying
ST-JEROME, Que. - A 25-year sentence for a pair of first-degree murder convictions would be ridiculous, the mother of one of Ugo Fredette's victims told the court Monday. Claudette Biard, mo...
Jun 1, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:12 p.m. on June 1, 2020: There are 91,705 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 51,354 confirmed (includ...
Jun 1, 2020
Bird strike might have caused Snowbird crash, early investigation finds
OTTAWA - Military investigators are pointing to video footage as the reason they suspect a bird strike was been responsible for last month's deadly Snowbird plane crash in British Columbia. ...
Jun 1, 2020
No new cases of COVID-19 in Grande Prairie area Monday
There were several recovered cases of COVID-19 announced in the Peace Region on Monday, as the province added 34 new cases for June 1.There were no new cases reported in the City of Grande Prairie, wh...
Jun 1, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a bill to create its own parole board.Premier Jason Kenney says it's time Alberta took more control over the process, and says the goal will be to staff the board wit...
Jun 1, 2020
Alberta government tables bill to create provincial parole board
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a bill to create its own parole board.Premier Jason Kenney says it's time Alberta took more control over the process, and says the goal will be to staff the board wit...
Jun 1, 2020
Passengers and employees at Pearson airport must now wear masks 'at all times'
Toronto's Pearson international airport says passengers and airport employees must now wear masks or face coverings "at all times," part of a bundle of new policies effective today to combat...
Jun 1, 2020
Storm acquire defenceman Murphy-Johnson from Prince George of the BCHL
The Grande Prairie Storm have acquired 18-year-old defenceman Jackson Murphy-Johnson from the Prince George Spruce Kings of the BCHL. The transaction completes the Jarin Sutton trade back on January 1...
Jun 1, 2020
Beaupre welcomes fast tracking of Gas Tax, though it's not exactly what's needed
The Federal Government has announced that it's fast tracking $2.2-billion from the Gas Tax Fund, to help municipalities across Canada fund infrastructure projects.The Gas Tax is an annual funding prog...
Jun 1, 2020
HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart happy to see players back training
Stephen Hart was back on the training field Monday with a smile on his face. "I can't tell you how happy I felt today," said the HFX Wanderers FC coach after his CPL side resumed training. "Even ...
Jun 1, 2020