The Justices of Canada’s Supreme Court are deliberating a case brought forward by the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan, challenging practices by the province’s correctional system.
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Overcapacity: Saskatoon ER worker says ‘people would die’ waiting for care in the event of a disaster
Healthcare workers rallied outside St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon Wednesday, advocating for better conditions in emergency rooms.
Families of young people who are on a recovery journey get support in Kelowna with new program
Parents and caregivers of Kelowna youth struggling with substance use are getting a new resource.The Bridge Youth and Family Services announced it’s introducing a "families for adolescent recovery" program to Kelowna, offering support and education for parents and caregivers of youth w…
B.C. wildlife group offers $1,000 reward after dead black bears found without paws
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says it is investigating after the bodies of two black bears with their paws removed were found in a Fraser Valley river.
Youth violence in Kelowna not the norm, mayor says
Kelowna’s mayor is asking people to let the legal process unfold as needed in the aftermath of a violent teen swarming that gained widespread attention in recent weeks."As a father, I can only imagine the pain and distress that the victim and her family are feeling at this time," he sa…
Local paramedics receive prestigious award
The provincial awards were presented in Collingwood last week
Voyageur Days plans to bring back Sunday night shows, daily passes
‘The musical landscape changes with each generation and any successful festival needs to change too,’ Mattawa’s interim CAO noted
Art exhibit at The Confluence brings digital touch to work of contemporary Indigenous artists
A new art exhibit at The Confluence is giving a digital twist to a showcase of the work of Indigenous artists.
Chatham Maroons ready to see familiar faces on London Nationals
It will be old home night Thursday for several London Nationals at Chatham Memorial Arena when they play the Maroons.
Assumption wins AABHN junior tennis title
Assumption College captured its second AABHN tennis championship this fall on Wednesday. Following its senior team championship last week, Assumption won the Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk junior team championship on Wednesday at Dufferin Park. The Lions collected 54 points to finish first and were followed by St. John’s College (51), Brantford Collegiate […]