Riverview High School in Coxheath, N.S., is dropping the Redmen name from its hockey program in an effort to be more culturally respectful. The name was chosen almost 50 years ago because of the colour of the team’s jersey and…
‘This going to cause considerable hardship’: Sask. anti-poverty advocates react to income assistance overhaul
The new Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program is sparking concerns from anti-poverty advocates in the province. In March, the Minister of Social Services Paul Merriman announced the province would be introduced the SIS program and allocating $50 million toward it.…
Teen facing manslaughter, arson charges after fatal northern Alberta trailer fire
RCMP have taken over the investigation into a fatal trailer fire that happened on the Swan River Reserve in northern Alberta. Emergency crews were called to the fire on April 23. A woman was found dead inside the trailer. The…
Minke whale skeleton now on display at AVC
Almost a decade after it washed ashore on an Island beach, a full minke whale skeleton is now on permanent display at the Atlantic Veterinary College. The whale was discovered in Goose River, P.E.I., back in June of 2010. Since…
Narcan spray donated to Boys and Girls Clubs to help reverse opioid overdoses
The CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary says its youth are not immune to the opioid crisis. Its staff and volunteers have already been using the injectable form of the opioid antidote, naloxone, to help reverse the…
Preliminary inquiry set for Lethbridge man charged with impaired driving causing death
A preliminary inquiry has been set for a Lethbridge man accused of impaired driving in a crash that a killed former Piikani band councillor. Douglas Bagnall appeared by closed circuit television (CCTV) in a Lethbrige courtroom Wednesday. READ MORE: Alberta…
Avonlea area without power due to pole damage
According to SaskPower, Avonlea and areas south of Briercrest will be without power until 12 a.m. Thursday. At 4:46 Wednesday, SaskPower said crews are fixing a pole that was damaged by a fire. Due to extensive damage, SaskPower says power…
Premier Doug Ford to shuffle his cabinet on Thursday
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be shuffling his cabinet on Thursday. The reset comes just after he and his Progressive Conservatives marked the one-year anniversary of winning a majority government. It also comes as Ford falls in the…
Advancing wildfire prompts mandatory evacuation in Mackenzie County
Mackenzie County issued an immediate evacuation notice shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Officials said a wildfire is advancing and ask everyone in the area located north of Highway 697, south of the Peace River and west of Steep Hill Creek,…
Special flag raising ceremony held in Barrie for Pride Month
In honour of Pride month, people gathered in Barrie for a special flag raising ceremony on Wednesday. Barrie Pride hoisted the colourful rainbow and transgender flag at City Hall this afternoon. Local MPP’s and city councillors were in attendance. Pride…