Manitoba RCMP are turning to their Saskatchewan counterparts for help in investigating a mass casualty crash near Carberry, Man. — which is being compared to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in 2018. ‘We need to get everything right’: Manitoba RCMP superintendent Manitoba RCMP are turning to their Saskatchewan counterparts for help …
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As natural disasters ravage Indigenous land, uninsured residents struggle to rebuild
The Insurance Bureau of Canada told CBC News that homeowner policies for houses in Indigenous communities are possible to obtain, but admits they can be difficult and expensive. Homeowner policies can be difficult and expensive to obtain Ashes fly into the air as Ron Bellerose sifts through the rubble of …
Read More »Ex-Anglican priest found guilty of sexually abusing 2 Yukon First Nations boys in the ’80s
David Norton, who's currently imprisoned in Ontario for sexually abusing children there, was charged last year with two counts each of historic sexual assault, sexual assault and sexual interference against two Yukon boys. David Norton, 77, admitted convictions 'appropriate' after hearing testimony, despite pleading not guilty Warning: Some readers may …
Read More »Former principal of Saskatoon private Christian school faces 11 charges of assault with a weapon
A former principal of Legacy Christian Academy has been charged with 11 counts of assault with a weapon following an investigation by Saskatoon police. Duff Friesen, 65, turned himself in on Thursday and appeared in court. Duff Friesen appeared in court Thursday WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. A former …
Read More »15 confirmed dead after collision between bus carrying seniors and semi in southwestern Manitoba: RCMP
At least 10 people are dead following a serious crash between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle near the town of Carberry in southwestern Manitoba, a source tells CBC News. Crash involved semi-trailer truck, Handi-Transit vehicle: Brandon fire department At least 10 people are dead after a serious crash …
Read More »At least 10 dead after serious crash near Carberry, Man., source says
At least 10 people are dead following a serious crash between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle near the town of Carberry in southwestern Manitoba, a source tells CBC News. Crash involved semi-trailer truck, Handi-Transit vehicle: Brandon fire department At least 10 people are dead after a serious crash …
Read More »15 confirmed dead after collision between van carrying seniors and semi in southwestern Manitoba: RCMP
At least 10 people are dead following a serious crash between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle near the town of Carberry in southwestern Manitoba, a source tells CBC News. Crash involved semi-trailer truck, Handi-Transit vehicle: Brandon fire department At least 10 people are dead after a serious crash …
Read More »Lytton, B.C., to end state of emergency almost 2 years after most of village was destroyed by wildfire
Council in Lytton, B.C., has voted to stop renewing a state of local emergency that began on June 30, 2021, when a wildfire almost completely destroyed the village. Council vote means end of evacuation order and residents can return to properties Council in Lytton, B.C., has voted to stop renewing …
Read More »They had access to a safe supply as health-care workers. That’s why they want the same for others
Corey Williams and Nathan McLean are advocates for safe supply, after having lived experience with addiction and working in healthcare. 'What do you do in emergencies? You triage. Let's start by keeping people alive': community pharmacist Corey Williams, 37, was an emergency room nurse for nine years. There, he encountered …
Read More »Vancouver Island brewery delivers malt by plane to fellow brewery cut off by highway closure
Last week, Twin City Brewing Company in Port Alberni had its malt shipments cut off due to the ongoing Highway 4 closure. So the owner of Cumberland Brewing Company decided to help — with a Cessna aircraft full of grain sacks. Cumberland brewery flies small plane full of grain sacks …
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