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Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

OTTAWA — The federal fisheries minister says the lucrative elver fishery will stay closed for the 2024 season.
Ceasefire needed in Gaza as civilian casualties mount, Manitoba premier says

Ceasefire needed in Gaza as civilian casualties mount, Manitoba premier says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the federal government to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

There is no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply drugs, British Columbia's solicitor general and the RCMP said Monday, after Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cited a recent drug seizure to criti
Saskatchewan legislature members spar over impasse with teachers

Saskatchewan legislature members spar over impasse with teachers

REGINA — Debate over a labour dispute between Saskatchewan teachers and the province heated up in the legislature Monday, with the Opposition demanding the government get a deal done.
Woman dies in 'serious incident' at Whistler Blackcomb resort

Woman dies in 'serious incident' at Whistler Blackcomb resort

WHISTLER, B.C. — Whistler Blackcomb ski resort says a Vancouver woman has died in a "serious incident" over the weekend.
Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers

Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers

MONTREAL — A Quebec provincial police officer told a coroner's inquest on Monday that there isn't enough collaboration between police and the mental health system on matters of public safety.
'Haiti follows us': Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country

'Haiti follows us': Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country

MONTREAL — Wedne Colin says he feels like he's leading a "double life," living in Montreal but constantly worrying for his family in Haiti. "It's like we're here, but at the same time we're in Haiti," he said Monday in an interview.
Chris Jones, Shawn Burke open to talking about their early '24 CFL draft picks

Chris Jones, Shawn Burke open to talking about their early '24 CFL draft picks

Chris Jones and Shawn Burke are both keeping an open mind about the 2024 CFL draft. Jones, the Edmonton Elks head coach/GM, currently holds the top selection of the April 30 draft with Burke, the GM of the Ottawa Redblacks, slated to pick second.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

CALGARY — Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an “immoral” United Conservative government.