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Saskatchewan's police watchdog has cleared Melfort RCMP of wrongdoing after an investigation into an in-custody death last year.
Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled cooking oil sputtered to a halt.
Inside was B.C.
A police watchdog organization says it found no grounds to believe an RCMP officer committed a crime after a 44-year-old man died of “acute cocaine toxicity” in a cell in the Melfort RCMP detachment several hours after he asked to see a doctor.
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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $15 million to help restore a historic theatre in Winnipeg.
The Pantages Playhouse Theatre was built more than a century ago and was a key venue during the vaudeville era.
It hosted concerts, graduation ceremonies and other events over the decades,... Read more
The Government of Saskatchewan is sending survey postcards to households around the province as it works to gauge public interest and opinion on a potential ban on social media for kids 16... Read more
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette intends to renew the Charter's override clause to protect one of the province's French-language laws from court challenges.
The legislation to renew the so-called notwithstanding clause will be the first bill her party introduces since she was sworn into... Read more
Fifteen communities were under states of emergency for flooding as of Monday morning in Saskatchewan.
That number could rise, though no injuries have currently... Read more
Camron Street was last seen on Highway 2 near Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, and is known to travel to other communities.
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour is adding the King's representative in Canada to her extensive resume as she prepares to become the country's next Governor General.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that Arbour, 79, will succeed Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who has served in... Read more
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour is adding the King's representative in Canada to her extensive resume as she prepares to become the country's next Governor General.
It's almost time to kickoff a new CFL season.... Read more
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metal and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets also moved higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 58.54 points at 33,697.41.
Traffic restrictions are currently in place and all northbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive are currently closed at the Highway 16 flyover.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general.
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CALGARY — The Competition Bureau is challenging Keyera Corp.’s proposed deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of Plains All American Pipeline LP, a move the Calgary-based energy infrastructure company opposes.
NOBLE With great sadness, the family of Gladys Ethel Noble announces her passing at the age 84 years, on Friday, May 1 st , 2026, in Moose Jaw, SK. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Noble and her parents, Leslie and Ethel Harper.
OTTAWA — A scholar researching transnational repression says he's seeing an uptick in Iran's regime threatening diaspora in Canada.
University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau said at the start of the U.S. war on Iran that Tehran tends to target dissidents abroad when it feels threatened.
He told... Read more
OTTAWA — A scholar researching transnational repression says he's seeing an uptick in Iran's regime threatening diaspora in Canada.
University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau said at the start of the U.S.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates.
Envision will have a grand opening for its location in Estevan.
Fund can also be used to support future community projects, not only the theatre.
Philip Randhal, 44, was in Regina Provincial Court May 4, where he had his matters adjourned to May 14.
CALGARY — The Competition Bureau is challenging Keyera Corp.’s proposed deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of Plains All American Pipeline LP.
The regulator says the proposed transaction would reduce competition at Canada’s most important natural gas liquids hub at Fort... Read more
OTTAWA — A list of governors general who have served in Canada:
Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026
Mary Simon: 2021-2026
Julie Payette: 2017-2021
David Johnston: 2010-2017
Michaëlle Jean: 2005-2010
Adrienne Clarkson: 1999-2005
Roméo LeBlanc: 1995-1999
Ramon Hnatyshyn: 1990-1995
Jeanne... Read more
OTTAWA — A list of governors general who have served in Canada:
Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026
Mary Simon: 2021-2026
Julie Payette: 2017-2021
David Johnston: 2010-2017
Michaëlle Jean: 2005-2010
Adrienne Clarkson: 1999-20
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged in March but hiring improved before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy . Employers posted 6.87 million jobs in March, compared to 6.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will become Canada’s next governor general.
The accomplished former jurist is fluently bilingual, and has served as UN human rights commissioner and chief prosecutor at The Hague.
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One complaint of the scams resulted in a fraud under $5,000.
Creedence Wolfe-Racette was last seen April 30, wearing a black Mickey Mouse hoodie, black jeans and blue and white runners.
MONTREAL — The demise of Spirit Airlines in the U.S. serves as a warning to smaller carriers north of the border that are beleaguered by high fuel costs and low demand for travel to America.
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House economists estimate that President Donald Trump’s deals with pharmaceutical companies to drop some of their U.S.
FREDERICTON — An environmental lawyer is calling for New Brunswick to enshrine into law the right to clean water.
Richelle Martin with East Coast Environmental Law told a legislature committee today the lack of such a law can result in unequal access to clean water.
The Fredericton-based lawyer... Read more
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of the 25th German Army to Canada in 1945, a fight which cost many lives.
Murray Wood... Read more
OTTAWA — Canadians
have about one week to fill out the federal government's latest census.
Statistics Canada says households and farm businesses will soon receive letters in the mail containing instructions on how to complete the surveys by census day on May 12.
The federal Statistics Act states a... Read more
VANCOUVER — A Jet Ski has crashed into a grey whale that has been feeding off a Vancouver beach for the past week, hitting the animal so hard that the water craft flew in the air for several metres.
The collision was captured on video from multiple angles on Monday evening.
The whale has been... Read more
Four people were taken to hospital over four days to start the month after being hurt in a series of slashings, Regina police say.