Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Crown says two men accused 'shot to kill' in drive-by that left Montreal teen dead
MONTREAL - The two men charged with murdering a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting in Montreal in 2021 shot to kill even though they hit the wrong target, a Crown prosecutor told a jury on Thursd...
Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

About 54,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
MONTREAL - Quebec's hydro utility was working to re-establish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province's south, knocking down branches and tu...
Erika Morris and Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Some B.C. appraisers adding land-claims clause after Aboriginal title court case
VICTORIA - An organization representing about 1,200 appraisers in British Columbia says some of its members are adding clauses to their reports noting that current, past, and potential future land cla...
Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Closing grain prices Thursday, March 12
Below are today's closing net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 663.33 (up 1.10) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 (up 20.00) Red...
Ryan Young Mar 12, 2026

New government bill would help police, spy service probe online activities
OTTAWA - Proposed legislation would give police and Canada's spy service new powers to investigate online activities - powers they say they need to keep pace with criminals in the digital age. The bil...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties' group
OTTAWA - The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes bill through without dealing with concerns from faith groups and civil society organizations. "Criminal...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Court date set for man charged after Raymore break-in arrest
PUNNICHY — A new court date has been set for a man arrested after a break-in at a residential garage in Raymore led to drug and weapon seizures. On Jan. 28, Punnichy RCMP were called to the home...
Doug Falconer Mar 12, 2026

Twice-delayed Artemis II mission now set for April with Canadian Jeremy Hansen
NASA's planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard is set for early April. "We are on track for a launch as early as April 1 and we are working toward that date," Lori...
Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Conservatives introduce bill to create self-defence law for home invasions
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion - but the government sa...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

NDP MLA recounts mother’s 100-hour wait in Saskatoon hospital
SASKATOON — An NDP MLA says her mother spent more than 100 hours waiting in a hospital hallway at Royal University Hospital after suffering a stroke, highlighting what the party calls ongoing pr...
Jon Perez Mar 12, 2026










