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What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy...
Sep 28, 2023

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital
SIKSIKA, Alta. - A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimination led...
Sep 28, 2023

Homan cruises to opening-round win at PoinstBet Invitational
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based team stole points in five ends, including steals of two in the sixth and seventh ends, en route to an 11-1 win over Shaelyn Park on Thursday at the PointsB...
Sep 28, 2023

Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing
A member of the Surrey, B.C., gurdwara where Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar served as president before he was gunned down in June says police have also warned him about a threat to his life. Gurmeet...
Sep 28, 2023

Canadian bass fisher Jamie Bruce in contention for Elite Series berth
Regardless of what happens next month, 2024 promises to be a monumental year for Jamie Bruce. The Kenora, Ont., native heads into the final '23 Bassmaster Open event holding the ninth and final Elite ...
Sep 28, 2023

Vehicle crashes near Penhold going around 160 km/h
A 39-year-old man from Prince Albert, SK has been charged with multiple driving offences following an alleged incident near Penhold earlier this month.RCMP say it was about 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 11 when...
Sep 28, 2023

Bo Bichette hits fourth for first time this season as Blue Jays hope to create runs
TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette will bat fourth for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight against the New York Yankees. Bichette's .301 batting average leads the Blue Jays this year. He has hit secon...
Sep 28, 2023

'We’ve got to take care business:' Game against depleted Argos still big for Bombers
WINNIPEG - Adam Bighill is hoping Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans get at least one thing they want on Friday - a victory. Winnipeg's home game against the CFL-leading Toronto Argonauts (12-1) is the club's...
Sep 28, 2023

Red Deer Polytechnic to add 138 apprenticeship seats after recent provincial investment
Red Deer Polytechnic is adding 360 apprenticeship seats, thanks to two recent provincial investments.This week, the province announced $12.4 million for 2,000 seats, $800,000 of which will go to RDP f...
Sep 28, 2023

Memories come rushing back for Frankie Lasagna, one year after going viral
TORONTO - Memories came rushing back for Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna when he looked out at the stands beyond the left-field wall at Rogers Centre. The restaurant owner was back at the ballpark a yea...
Sep 28, 2023