The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–It may have a scary name but it’s intended to help–not frighten–already traumatized children. “Project Arachnid” is an automated system that crawls like a spider through online links to detect child sexual abuse images and videos, helping ensure prompt removal. The Liberal government announced millions of […]
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The Canadian PressBill Graveland BATTLEFORD, Sask.–The fate of a Saskatchewan farmer charged in the shooting death of an indigenous man soon will be in the hands of a jury. Gerald Stanley, 56, was charged with second degree murder in August, 2016. Colten Boushie was 22 and a member of the […]
Staff A tractor-trailer lost part of its log load late this morning at Central Avenue, which temporarily blocked southbound traffic there. A quick survey of the scene indicated no vehicles were damaged or individuals were hurt because of the spill.
Jamie Mountain The Muskie boys’ hockey team sure knows how to reward their parents. Hosting their annual “Parents Appreciation Night,” which saw every Muskie player get a photo taken with their parents, along with having a blurb read by the P.A. announcer about what they were most thankful for, Fort […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon BROSSARD, Que.–The chances of making a late charge for a playoff spot are so slim the Montreal Canadiens don’t really think about it much these days. Sitting 14th in the 16-team NHL Eastern Conference with a 22-25-6 record, they only are eight points behind Columbus, who […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau put Justice Department lawyers on notice yesterday for their response to a proposed class-action lawsuit on military sexual misconduct, saying their arguments are out of line. The lawsuit was brought forward last year by three former service members who say they were […]
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND–One second. One shot. One player. For one night, LeBron James made all of Cleveland’s problems disappear. James dropped in a fade-away jumper over Jimmy Butler’s outstretched hand as the buzzer sounded in overtime, giving the Cavaliers a cleansing 140-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last […]
Duane Hicks Town residents who had frozen service lines last year are being urged to start running those taps A.S.A.P. Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob said this morning the town recently began getting reports of frozen lines. “It is that time of the year,” he remarked, noting the town […]
Duane Hicks Sporting fancy “100” glasses, Cassandra Armstrong decorated a “100 Days” bag in which to bring home her crafts yesterday afternoon in Carla Harris’ Grade 1/2 class at St. Michael’s School. Students across the district were doing all sorts of creative activities tied to their 100th day of the […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–From growing the perfect crop to marketing within restrictive rules, Canadian colleges and universities are cultivating courses for those wanting to work in the booming marijuana industry. Kwantlen Polytechnic University started offering online courses in cannabis production, marketing, and financing about three years ago after officials […]
The Canadian PressTerry Pedwell OTTAWA–Civil servants who transfer between federal departments or receive promotions can expect to wait more than six months for their paycheques to follow them through the Phoenix pay system, federal officials say, costing some employees tens of thousands of dollars as they wait–and causing confusion across […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.–Jordan Spieth is trying to get back to the point that he stops thinking when he gets over a putt, and the AT&T National Pro-Am might provide the ideal environment for him. Sure, it helps that Spieth is the defending champ. He seized control […]
