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A central Saskatchewan man is on trial this week in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench for attempted murder.

In spite of the province’s concerted efforts to reduce gang activity, they are gaining a stronger foothold in Saskatchewan, according to Stan Tu’Inkuafe from STR8 UP, a Saskatoon-based non-profit that helps people leave the lifestyle.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The commissioner leading an inquiry into the troubled Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project says past provincial governments failed to protect the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

A man charged in connection to a violent home invasion north of Edam in January 2018 appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Jan. 31 via CCTV from Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.

Shayla-Ann Victoria Orthner, 28, waived her right for a preliminary hearing on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges in connection with the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. Orthner appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Jan.

A recaptured prisoner who allegedly escaped custody after getting out of his restraints and dashing for freedom appeared in La Ronge provincial court Jan. 30 via CCTV.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's governing Progressive Conservatives tabled a $10.2-billion budget Tuesday that could prove to be their undoing, given their tenuous minority in the legislature.

Richmond School District has received more than $1.2 million in maintenance funding from the provincial government. This year’s funding of $217.7 million across BC includes $12.

This weekend, most Richmond students will begin a two-week Spring Break. There are many event opportunities available through the city and its community partners, from full-day themed camps to one-day events.

OTTAWA — The federal ethics commissioner says there is no reason to believe former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick broke the conflict-of-interest law during the SNC-Lavalin affair.