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Independent B. C. legislator Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (293+ words) VANCOUVER " The British Columbia Prosecution Service has announced that Independent legislator Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault over allegations dating back to before his election. He was elected in October 2024 to represent Peace River North, and the service…...
City of Saskatoon asks resident to help control mosquito population this summer
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (289+ words) The City of Saskatoon say its annual mosquito-control program is underway, but residents can also help keep the pests" population under control. The city"s program focuses on mosquitos that are still in the aquatic, larval stage of their life…...
Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (176+ words) OTTAWA " Advocates for Black Canadians say the Carney government is reinforcing the barriers they face by launching an inclusivity council that does not include any Black people. MP Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons,…...
Humboldt's city manager suspended with pay following allegation
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (445+ words) Humboldt City Manager Joe Day has been suspended with pay, pending further deliberation. That information was revealed on Wednesday, after council met in a special session on May 27 to discuss the allegations made against Day. City councillor Sarah Mc Innis…...
N. B. Premier Susan Holt says pay-what-you-can school lunch program launching in fall
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (211+ words) FREDERICTON " New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says the pay-what-you-can school lunch program she promised in the 2024 provincial election campaign will roll out this fall. The program will see students between kindergarten and Grade 8 pay $4 per meal, while students between Grade…...
Water agency urges caution around South Sask. River ahead of Lake Diefenbaker release
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (259+ words) The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is urging everyone to be cautious around the South Saskatchewan River, as it plans to release a large volume of water from Lake Diefenbaker this weekend. The agency said it plans to release water from…...
Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada's emissions: report
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (613+ words) OTTAWA " Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta will do little to reduce Canada's emissions, a new study released Thursday by the Canadian Climate Institute suggests. The analysis also said the "minimal" benefits from the Alberta memorandum of understanding, or MOU, are…...
New and returning pavilions ready to share cultures at Regina's 2026 Mosaic festival
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (399+ words) A new pavilion, and a pavilion that hasn't been seen in over a decade will be on this year's passports at Mosaic " A Festival of Cultures. The event celebrating different cultures across Regina returns to the Queen City on Thursday,…...
On your marks, get set, mow! Lawn mower racing taking off in rural Saskatchewan
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (1110+ words) BEECHY, SASK. " There are few sounds in rural Saskatchewan more familiar than the hum of a lawn mower. But what happens when you take that humble machine, pull off the cutting deck, swap a few pulleys, crank up the horsepower…...
Que-Berta: Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (570+ words) QU'BEC " The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Fr'chette met in Quebec City on Wednesday afternoon as…...