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Warrant issued for father's arrest, but whereabouts of child unknown
TORONTO - A Canada-wide criminal warrant for alleged child abduction has been issued for a father who has flouted court orders to return his son to Alberta from overseas, police confirmed Tuesday. How...
Mar 10, 2020

Liberals defends $4M transfer from operating budget amid veterans' backlog fury
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is defending its choice to take more than $4 million from Veterans Affairs Canada's operating budget at a time when the department is struggling with a backlog of tens ...
Mar 10, 2020

Highlights from the New Brunswick budget include a reduction in gas taxes
FREDERICTON - Highlights from the New Brunswick budget presented Tuesday: - The province's $10.2 billion budget for 2020-21 includes a projected surplus of $92.4 million. --- - New...
Mar 10, 2020

New Brunswick government tables $10.2 billion budget with a surplus
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government tabled a $10.2-billion budget Tuesday that projects a $129.3 million reduction in the province's net debt. Finance Minister Ernie Steeves presented the ...
Mar 10, 2020

Canadian golfers not changing plans as novel coronavirus spreads
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Despite the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's business as usual for Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour. The five Canadians playing this week at The Players C...
Mar 10, 2020

Canadian Matt Evans retires from rugby, becomes Cornish Pirates team manager
TORONTO - Canadian international Matt Evans has retired from rugby, moving from playing for England's Cornish Pirates to team manager. The 32-year-old Evans won 40 caps for Canada, was part ...
Mar 10, 2020

Defenceman Morgan Rielly set to return to action with struggling Maple Leafs
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs will have defenceman Morgan Rielly back in their lineup tonight when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Rielly will return a...
Mar 10, 2020

Grande Prairie Martial Arts Club has great showing at Edmonton International Judo Competition
It was a strong weekend for Grande Prairie athletes at the Edmonton International Judo Competition at West Edmonton Mall. Sydney Kinderwater led the way winning Gold in the U-18 73kg division, she als...
Mar 10, 2020 Sydney Kinderwater from the Grande Prairie Martial Arts Club receives Stephanie Kerr Memorial trophy. Photo Credit: Edmonton International Judo Championship twitter.

Weapons seized and charges laid in arrest of trespassing suspect
A man from Horse Lake, Alberta, was arrested in Hythe on Monday after RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious person trespassing on private yards. Beaverlodge RCMP attended the scene at approximately...
Mar 10, 2020

MPs get few details from top parole officials on Quebec woman's murder
OTTAWA - MPs seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the murder of a 22-year-old Quebec woman were left with few firm answers as a committee began hearing from witnesses today. The co...
Mar 10, 2020