WHITEHORSE -- The Yukon government has issued a public notice about a break-in where "confidential files" were exposed and cellphones were stolen from the victim services office in Whitehorse. Read More … [Read more...] about Yukon issues public notice after break-in at Whitehorse victim services office
B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought
DELTA, B.C. -- Unprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock. Read More … [Read more...] about B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought
In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
ERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) -- Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting, which would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make that reversal. Read More … [Read more...] about In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
Brisbane Olympics organizers scrap plans for their 2032 centerpiece and reject new stadium idea
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Brisbane Olympics organizers have scrapped plans to demolish and rebuild an iconic cricket ground as the centerpiece of the 2032 Games while also rejecting a review panel's recommendation for a new stadium in city parklands. Read More … [Read more...] about Brisbane Olympics organizers scrap plans for their 2032 centerpiece and reject new stadium idea
Stingers beat Blues 3-1 to claim another U Sports women’s hockey crown
SASKATOON -- The Concordia Stingers are back on the mountain top of U Sports women's hockey. Read More … [Read more...] about Stingers beat Blues 3-1 to claim another U Sports women’s hockey crown