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B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy
VICTORIA - The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is part...
Nov 02, 2021
Tory Leader Heather Stefanson to be sworn in as Manitoba's new premier
WINNIPEG - Manitoba is set to make history today when the province's first female premier is sworn into office. On Saturday, the governing Progressive Conservatives chose Heather Stefanson as their ne...
Nov 02, 2021
Canada eliminated at BJK Cup finals with loss to Russia
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Russia brought Canada to earth by winning their Billie Jean King Cup tie 3-0 on Tuesday. Canada's confidence was boosted the day before when it upset defending champion France...
Nov 02, 2021
Masoli, Leonard, and Bede named CFL's top performers
TORONTO - Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard and Toronto Argonauts kicker...
Nov 02, 2021
Experts worried about extent of damage to N.L. health system following cyberattack
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Cybersecurity experts say they are worried about the extent of the damage to the IT infrastructure of Newfoundland and Labrador's health system following a likely cyberattack last w...
Nov 02, 2021
Road conditions cause multiple disruptions in PG
PRINCE GEORGE - Classes will resume at UNBC starting at 12:30 this afternoon. This after classes were cancelled due to poor road conditions this morning.Over at CNC, the campus will remain open though...
Nov 02, 2021
Opening statements begin in Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Opening statements have begun in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who shot three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, during ...
Nov 02, 2021
Judge freezes Alex Murdaugh's money as lawsuits grow
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) - A judge Tuesday ordered independent representatives to take over the finances of a prominent South Carolina lawyer whose wife and son were killed five months ago and has sinc...
Nov 02, 2021
Saudi crown prince's investment forum draws back Westerners
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia's annual cornerstone investment forum has drawn over 1,000 participants, with big-name U.S. financiers and business leaders back on the stage three years after...
Nov 02, 2021
Vancouver home sales in October down from year ago, benchmark price up
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says October home sales in the region fell 5.2 per cent compared with a year ago, but remained above historical averages. The board says home sal...
Nov 02, 2021