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P.A. man makes another court appearance on weapons, drug charges

A man arrested by the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team wasn’t granted bail March 13. Kevin Ackegan, 40, appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court again March 13 on 30 weapons and drug-related charges.

Mar 17, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Businesses adjusting to social distancing measures in Osoyoos

Local Osoyoos businesses are taking steps to adhere to new restrictions put in place Monday morning by both the federal and provincial governments concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 17, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Alberta judge refuses to move forward with extradition for woman who fled France

EDMONTON — A judge has delivered a legal victory to a mother who fled to Alberta from France with her two children over allegations her ex-husband sexually abused the youngsters.

Mar 17, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

Quebec delays provincial tax deadlines, says move will free up $7.7 billion

MONTREAL — Quebec's finance minister is delaying the deadline for individuals and businesses to pay their provincial taxes in order to ease financial pressure caused by the novel coronavirus.

Mar 17, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

Commons likely to sit again to pass economic response to COVID-19, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Parliament will likely sit again to pass emergency measures for the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 17, 2020 10:11 AM Read more >

'Sit in jail and wait:' Legal experts worried about coronavirus court delays

CALGARY — Some legal experts are warning that the COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting effects on the Canadian justice system.

Mar 17, 2020 10:08 AM Read more >

Health officials explain why not everyone can get swabbed for COVID-19 right now

TORONTO — Canada's top public health officer says supply limitations are forcing COVID-19 testing centres "to be smart" about who they can assess for the respiratory illness while Health Canada rushes to approve commercial testing kits. Dr.

Mar 17, 2020 9:10 AM Read more >

Quebec warns no emergency shelters for spring flooding amid COVID-19 outbreak

MONTREAL — Quebec's public security minister is warning that due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the province will not be able to open emergency shelters in the event of spring flooding.

Mar 17, 2020 7:25 AM Read more >

COVID-19 spending package and Big Brother Canada; In The News for March 17

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 17 ... COVID-19 in Canada ...

Mar 17, 2020 5:42 AM Read more >

COVID-19 pandemic brings out the best in many Canadian communities

On a weekend when many Canadians were getting themselves ready to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer Teufel-Shatilla was figuring out how to help others do so.

Mar 17, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >