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Police say body of woman found on path by Prospect Point Park storm pond

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:22:54 +0200

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body along a park pathway in Fort McMurray, Alta. On March 19, Wood Buffalo RCMP were […]

In The News for March 22 : A spring renewal for Canada’s housing market

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:15:12 +0200

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of […]

South Korea says North Korea test-fires cruise missiles

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:11:51 +0200

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has test-launched multiple cruise missiles toward the North’s eastern waters. The launches on Wednesday are the North’s fourth weapons tests […]

Saskatchewan government expecting to deliver big budget surplus

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:02:43 +0200

REGINA – The Saskatchewan government is delivering its budget today and expectations are high for more program funding. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says she is to unveil a substantial projected […]

Transportation Safety Board to report on 2020 scallop vessel sinking off Nova Scotia

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:01:52 +0200

HALIFAX – The Transportation Board of Canada is to release a report today on its investigation into the sinking of a scallop dragger off Nova Scotia more than two years […]

Take hard line on Canada’s digital tax, online laws, tech associations urge Biden

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:01:36 +0200

WASHINGTON – A high-tech industry coalition in the United States is urging President Joe Biden to take a hard line against Canada’s approach to digital services. The group says the […]

Don’t assume U.S. minds are made up about Safe Third Country treaty: Canada’s envoy

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:01:14 +0200

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s administration is not dismissing out of hand the idea of renegotiating the bilateral 2004 treaty that governs the flow of asylum seekers across its northern […]

No repairs planned for 18th Street: Province

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:42 +0200

It remains to be seen whether 18th Street will earn a top spot again this year in CAA’s annual Worst Roads campaign, as the province has no active plans to resurface the rutted thoroughfare.

Disability advocates call for more training

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:30 +0200

A Westman advocate for people with intellectual disabilities is questioning the sincerity behind the province’s latest announcement, which promises historic funding for the disability sector.

Bill to require municipal, school trustee candidates to disclose legal issues passes second reading

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:28 +0200

WINNIPEG — Manitoba lawmakers are pushing forward legislation to require municipal council and school trustee candidates to disclose criminal, drug and tax convictions.

City approves Keystone funding deal

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:23 +0200

A fresh funding arrangement is expected to secure the Keystone Centre’s financial future while allowing staff to better plan for projects and growth.

Police catch man with gun; public urged to get booster shot

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:45:50 +0200

Police catch man with gun

Sotheby’s hopes for record sale of ancient Hebrew Bible

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:34:38 +0200

JERUSALEM (AP) — One of the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts, a nearly complete, 1,100-old Hebrew Bible, could soon be yours — for a cool $30 million. The Codex Sassoon, a […]

Canada suffering care-economy crisis

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:11 +0200

On March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day, the annual commemoration that invites Canadians to take stock of the progress made toward gender equality in our country and beyond.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Words matter, minister

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:11 +0200

Brandon Overdose and Area Awareness would like to take a few minutes to respond to the article in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 14, 2023 and The Brandon Sun on March 15, from Janice Morley-Lecomte, the provincial minister of health and community wellness.

Looking Back — March 22, 2023

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:11 +0200

SIXTY YEARS AGO

New committee to tackle construction issues

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:10 +0200

The Construction Association of Rural Manitoba and City of Brandon will strike a new committee to ensure they’re on the same page when it comes to new building construction following the confusion that surrounded Park Community Centre.

China’s Xi, Japan’s Kishida end visits to Russia and Ukraine

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:23:27 +0200

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left Moscow, wrapping up a three-day visit, shortly after Japanese PM Fumio Kishida left Kyiv. Kishida made a surprise visit Tuesday […]

Flames bounce back with 8-2 victory over Ducks

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:04:13 +0200

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced back from a six-goal loss one night earlier with a […]

Doctors expected to testify in Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:04:08 +0200

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — More witnesses are expected to testify on Wednesday in a trial about a 2016 ski crash between Gwyneth Paltrow and the retired Utah man suing […]