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Veteran CFL linebacker Larry Dean retires to join Roughriders' front office
REGINA - Larry Dean is transitioning from the football field to the front office. The veteran linebacker retired Thursday after seven CFL seasons. But Dean will be remaining with the Saskatchewan Roug...
Mar 07, 2024
'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll
RICHMOND - If you ask the "King of Succulents" Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C., gardener hasn't recovered yet from what he calls the "crime scene" he ...
Mar 07, 2024
Utility provider Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire
CANADIAN, Texas (AP) - The utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest bla...
Mar 07, 2024
Staff in Canada's women's shelters are facing a burnout crisis, new report finds
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A new report says staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country are feeling burned out, underpaid and overburdened with administrative work. The review from nati...
Mar 07, 2024
Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario court judge says she will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial. The Crown intend...
Mar 07, 2024
Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production
OTTAWA - The federal government is giving two weapons manufacturers millions of dollars to come up with a plan to make more ammunition in Canada. Defence Minister Bill Blair made the announcement in a...
Mar 07, 2024
Federal government announces funding for wheat research
The federal government has announced $11.2 million in funding for the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition.The coalition includes Alberta Grains plus similar groups in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and helps...
Mar 07, 2024
Canfor reports operating loss in 2023
Canfor says in a news release that 2023 was "a challenging year" for the company.The owner of a sawmill in Grande Prairie is reporting an operating loss of $532 million for the year and $191 million f...
Mar 07, 2024
Agribusiness gathering at the Peace Country Classic Agri-Show
The 38th Foster's Peace Country Classic Agri-Show gets going today (Thursday, March 7) at Evergreen Park.Show president Jason Anderson outlines some of the traditional things that are back this year."...
Mar 07, 2024
Two adults, four children found dead in Ottawa-area home, police say
Ottawa police are investigating the deaths of six people including four children and two adults found in a home in the city's Barrhaven area. Police said Thursday one person has been arrested and ther...
Mar 07, 2024