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Federal judge says Ottawa must fix 'critical' issue of judicial vacancies
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge says Ottawa must act swiftly to reduce a "critical" level of judicial vacancies as soon as possible. Justice Henry Brown issued a decision in a case brought by an Ottawa...
Feb 13, 2024

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign American receiver Terry Godwin II
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American receiver Terry Godwin II on Tuesday. The move came on the first day of CFL free agency. Godwin, 27, started 19 games last season with Hamilton (18...
Feb 13, 2024

Quebec billionaire Robert Miller can be questioned about sex case before trial: judge
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge says a Montreal billionaire who faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging he paid underage girls for sex can be questioned before the case is authorized, but only in wri...
Feb 13, 2024

Vancouver medical health officer says climate change puts many at risk
Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical health officer says every community within her region is at risk of harm because of the changing climate. Dr. Patricia Daly says those risks from climate extre...
Feb 13, 2024

Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian free agents Tunde Adeleke, Fraser Sopik
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive back Tunde Adeleke and linebacker Fraser Sopik on Tuesday, the opening day of CFL free agency. Adeleke and Sopik are both Canadians. Adeleke, 28, spent...
Feb 13, 2024

Scottie Barnes on leaving Raptors bench early in loss to Spurs: 'It was a bad look'
TORONTO - As the clock wound down on a demoralizing loss to the lowly San Antonio Spurs, Scottie Barnes left the Toronto Raptors' bench and headed to the locker room. Barnes's frustration was obvious ...
Feb 13, 2024

City Firefighters donate $7,500 to PWPSD
Through the Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation, city firefighters have donated $7,500 to the Peace Wapiti Public School Division. These funds are a "welcomed boost" for PWSPD, as the "l...
Feb 13, 2024

County of GP Fire Cadet program launches Feb. 16
The County of Grande Prairie is officially launching their ATCO Fire Cadet Program on Friday.The program provides hands-on training and high school credits to local youth to help them develop importan...
Feb 13, 2024

Grey Cup-champion Alouettes sign three in CFL free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, running back Sean Thomas Erlington and receiver Tevin Jones on Tuesday. The moves came on the first day of CFL free a...
Feb 13, 2024

GP Aging Well Together Initiative survey closes Feb. 18
Grande Prairie residents are being invited to complete a survey discussing the needs of the City's Senior population.The survey is a part of the City's Aging Well Together Initiative which aims to eng...
Feb 13, 2024