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Northwest Territories government spent $716,000 to address cybersecurity breach
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it spent $716,00 to address a cyberattack in November. It says it signed two work orders under existing contracts to help with containment, inve...
Apr 11, 2023
B.C. Government increases student financial aid
PRINCE GEORGE - The province has announced that post secondary students will soon have access to increased financial aid.Starting August 2023, this will be the first increase to weekly student loan ma...
Apr 11, 2023
Northern Promise helps low-income students pursue post-secondary education
PRINCE GEORGE - Post secondary education. It's an opportunity to provide higher learning, but it isn't cheap, with classes costing thousands per semester. The Northern Promise has been established to ...
Apr 11, 2023
Maple Leafs recall goaltender Joseph Woll, sign OHL's Matt Onuska to amateur tryout
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from the American Hockey League ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs will also have an amateur ser...
Apr 11, 2023
Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment. Smith s...
Apr 11, 2023
Deep Canadian squad confident heading into Billie Jean King Cup qualifier
VANCOUVER - Even without one of its top players, Canada is ready to rally as women's tennis returns to Vancouver this week. Bianca Andreescu won't be in the lineup when the Canadians face Belgium in t...
Apr 11, 2023
Canada comeback falls short in 2-1 loss to France in Women's World Cup tune-up
LE MANS, France - The injury-depleted Canadian women fell short in an attempted comeback Tuesday, beaten 2-1 by France in a women's soccer friendly for their fourth loss in their last five outings. Th...
Apr 11, 2023
Survivor of fatal Downtown Eastside hotel fire files proposed class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - A woman who survived a fatal fire at a downtown Vancouver rooming hotel has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the building's owner, the operator of the residence and the city's...
Apr 11, 2023
Survivor of fatal Downtown Eastside hotel fire files proposed class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - A woman who survived a fatal fire at a downtown Vancouver rooming hotel has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the building's owner, the operator of the residence and the city's...
Apr 11, 2023
Montreal Alouettes extend Canadian kicker David Cote through 2024 season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed kicker David Cote to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Cote, of Quebec City, made 44-of-51 field goal attempts last season, his 86.3 per ce...
Apr 11, 2023