TORONTO — The host of the Canadaland podcast apologized to the mother of Marc and Craig Kielburger in court this morning as part of a settlement in a defamation lawsuit that centred on an episode from five years ago.
Jesse Brown told a Toronto courtroom that Canadaland “wholly retracts” comments... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada is imposing another round of sanctions on Israelis accused of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, two years after listing four settlers.
Israel has occupied the West Bank, which is separate from the Gaza Strip, since 1967, and settlers there have been building communities... Read more
Community organizations in Prince Albert are feeling the effects of a nationwide decline in volunteerism as fewer people step forward and longtime volunteers age out of service.
According to... Read more
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Canadian Gabriel Diallo, the defending champion, dropped his opening match at the Libema Open grass-court tournament Tuesday, falling 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 to France's Adrian Mannarino.
Diallo fired seven aces and won 73 per cent of his first-serve points, but Mannarino converted four of... Read more
Air Canada says a former pilot has been fined by Transport Canada for not having the correct licence to be an aircraft captain.
The airline, which did not name the pilot, says he held a valid commercial pilot licence, but was promoted to captain without the required airline transport pilot licence... Read more
OTTAWA — The organization representing Inuit in Canada says the federal government program meant to subsidize the high cost of food in the region, isn't working and should be scrapped.
The call to shut down Nutrition North is part of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami's new poverty reduction strategy, set to... Read more
TORONTO — Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair remembers the unique buildup ahead of the first Women's World Cup to be played in her home country.
The feeling that an entire nation was watching that day in 2015. The roar from 53,000 fans at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium. And of course, the... Read more
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MPs plan official Taiwan visit as Beijing blasts 'hurtful' trips, bars New Zealanders
A Liberal MP says she and her parliamentary colleagues will visit Taiwan this fall, despite a warning from China's... Read more
TORONTO — Four-foot-tall rodents have taken over downtown Toronto. Some lurk under trees, while others peer through office tower windows or stand guard near busy intersections.
It's hard to miss these colourful beaver statues with wide grins and a soccer ball clutched under their right paw if you... Read more
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says she and her parliamentary colleagues will take part in a delegation to Taiwan this fall, despite a warning from China's envoy that such visits are "hurtful" to relations with Beijing.
MP Judy Sgro, chair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, told The... Read more
VANCOUVER — When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he had no idea he'd end up cutting hair a short walk away from a World Cup venue.
Now the owner of La Familia Mexican Barber in Vancouver is among the soaring Latin American population of Canada that is getting ready... Read more
VANCOUVER — When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he had no idea he'd end up cutting hair a short walk away from a World Cup venue.
Now the owner of La Familia Mexican Barber in Vancouver is among the soaring Latin American population of Canada that is getting ready... Read more
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said.
Attacks on health workers from angry residents, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots... Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members on board were “fine” after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran.
What... Read more
British Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise ship stricken with an outbreak earlier this spring has recovered.
A statement from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer says the resident of the Yukon was discharged from hospital late last week.
It... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.
Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory on Monday... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.
Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory on Monday... Read more
TORONTO — It was a rare occurrence for Patrick Corbin this season.
The veteran left-hander had a disastrous third inning where the Philadelphia Phillies scored three consecutive runs with the bases loaded in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
Corbin walked three batters and hit one... Read more
Dave Leaderhouse Special to the Herald For a team that is just starting to get to know each other, the 13U Prince Albert Royals showed on the weekend that familiarity is going to breed success. In just their first tournament action of the season the Royals rattled off three straight wins before... Read more
Dave Leaderhouse Special to the Herald The Prince Albert Junior Predators first game away from the friendly confines this season was a huge success as a 16-9 triumph in Swift Current over the Wolverines on Saturday moved the three-time defending Prairie Gold Lacrosse League champions into a share... Read more
TORONTO — Alec Bohm kick-started a three-run third-inning with an RBI single, Cristopher Sanchez had 10 strikeouts, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday.
Adolis Garcia homered, while J.T. Realmuto and Bryson Stott also drove in runs for Philadelphia (36-30), which... Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas to put prisoners to death needs more study of whether it violates a constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, days before a scheduled execution by that method.
The execution... Read more
Prince Albert Pride chair advocates for repeal of ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ during Pride in the Park
Pride Week concluded in Prince Albert on Saturday with the Pride Parade and Pride in the Park. Prince Albert Pride Chair Andromeda Eremondi said they were excited to see all the LGBTQ community’s supporters and allies at the event. “Pride Week has been really good,” Eremondi said. “I hate... Read more
YWCA Prince Albert says renewed provincial funding will help keep staff and shelter supports in place for vulnerable youth who may otherwise end up on the street, in gangs, or in the criminal justice system. The Government of Saskatchewan has committed roughly $500,000 over the next four fiscal... Read more
Prince Albert’s Filipino community was watching and waiting Monday after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, leaving families in Saskatchewan trying to reach loved ones across the world. Michelle Hassler, executive director of the PA Multicultural Council, said her family... Read more
The Prince Albert Legion and ANAVETS joined representatives from the local cadet corps on Sunday for the annual Decoration Day at South Hill Cemetery. The two groups placed Canadian flags on markers next to the graves of local veterans in recognition of their service. ANAVAETS President Floyd... Read more
Danielle Dobersheck was a good friend, a loving mother, and a tireless advocate for those affected by domestic violence. Her family, friends, and former co-workers worked to keep those facts front and centre on Monday as the man accused of murdering her went on trial in Melfort. “Danielle’s... Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Progressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor... Read more
Content warning: This article discusses domestic violence, homicide and court evidence that may be distressing to some readers.
‘It was a horrific scene.’
That’s how RCMP Cpl. Janelle Samoila described the scene of Danielle Dobersheck’s murder at a hotel in... Read more
With an Eagle Staff in hand and accompanied by two members of a local drum group, Muskoday First Nation Chief Ron Bear led a small procession of supportive band members from the hall to Highway 3 South, beginning a nearly 400-kilometre journey aimed at inspiring change.
The fourth annual Fentanyl... Read more
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is wearing his poker face well in Las Vegas.
Brind'Amour has decided who will be in net Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights in... Read more
ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was suspended from his duties late Monday, after the court’s oversight referred Karim... Read more
Alistair Johnston remembers how it felt to line up in the tunnel ahead of his first World Cup game.
Canada was back at the tournament for the first time in 36 years and, as he prepared to step out onto the pitch at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, Johnston was struck by seeing some of Belgium's... Read more
Family and friends, coworkers, and community members gathered Monday morning outside the Court of King’s Bench in Melfort in solidarity and to march for justice for Danielle Dobersheck.
(Image Credit: Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW)
Dobersheck was killed in a Melfort... Read more
WASHINGTON — A ribbon-cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to go ahead later this week.
A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday.... Read more
MONTREAL — Farm organizations from Quebec, Ontario and across Canada are calling on Ottawa to revisit the proposed high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto, saying the project could cost far more than projected and cause significant damage to agricultural land.
The Union des producteurs... Read more
Environment Canada says conditions are right for the development of funnel clouds in west-central Saskatchewan on Monday.
A special weather statement from Environment Canada covered the areas around Prince Albert, North Battleford and Meadow Lake.
“Conditions will be favourable for the... Read more
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and a North American construction and infrastructure development company have signed an agreement to support infrastructure at the Port of Churchill.
Under the memorandum of understanding, AGG and Aecon Group will explore ways to strengthen Canada’s northern trade... Read more
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and a North American construction and infrastructure development company have signed an agreement to support infrastructure at the Port of Churchill.
Under the memorandum of understanding, AGG and Aecon Group will explore ways to strengthen Canada’s northern trade... Read more
A Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) youth volunteer program in Prince Albert is helping students explore careers in health care while providing support to patients, residents and staff across local care settings.
Janelle Senga, manager of volunteer services for the SHA in the North, said the... Read more