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North Dakota plans new state park near border with Manitoba – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Associated Press Posted May 23, 2023 8:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size North Dakota is planning a new state park in a scenic gorge close to the Canadian border to promote tourism in the northeastern part of the state. The recently adjourned …

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Witnesses in Fertuck murder trial to be brought back at defendant’s request

A years-long murder trial at the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatoon is reopening a portion of the case after defendant Greg Fertuck asked to personally cross-examine witnesses. Fertuck is on trial for first-degree murder in the disappearance of his ex-partner, Sheree Fertuck, whom he is accused of killing in …

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Jays place Espinal on 10-day IL, recall Lopez

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 22, 2023 5:05 pm Updated May 22, 2023 5:06 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Santiago Espinal on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring inflammation on Monday. In a corresponding move, …

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Defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argos unveil new 2023 uniform colours – Toronto

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 23, 2023 11:03 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Argonauts will celebrate their 150th anniversary sporting a different look. The CFL club unveiled its new uniforms Tuesday for the 2023 season, stating the home and away jerseys will …

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Incense, electrical issues cause Monday structure fires in Winnipeg – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg firefighters were called to three structure fires Monday, one of which appears to have been caused by incense left burning. The first call, just before 4:30 a.m., was at a two-storey, multi-family residence on Lansdowne Avenue. Fire crews were able to …

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Fireworks shot into crowds at Victoria Park in Kitchener on Victoria Day: police

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Waterloo regional police say there were multiple issues in Victoria Park on Monday night, with the list including fireworks being shot at police and bylaw officers as well as members of the public. They say a crowd of around 500 people had …

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2 dead, 1 in life-threatening condition after Pembroke homicide: OPP

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 22, 2023 5:25 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspected double homicide in Pembroke early this morning that left a third person with life-threatening injuries. Police say officers were called to a home on …

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3 injured, 9 arrested after shooting at Georgetown residence

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several people were arrested and three ended up in hospital following a shooting in Georgetown, Ont., late Monday night. Halton police say shots were fired sometime around 10:30 p.m. at a residence on Winston Churchill Boulevard, north of Guelph Street. One person …

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Winnipeg mayor, councillors to talk derelict building enforcement Tuesday – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg’s mayor and three city councillors are set to announce new proposed enforcement measures on derelict buildings. Scott Gillingham will be joined by Coun. Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre), John Orlikow (River Heights) and Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) Tuesday morning to …

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Demolition of former restaurant to make way for future Sainte-Anne’s park – Montreal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue residents will soon have a new park in time for the high summer season according to the city. Demolition work has begun on the former Marco Bar and Grill restaurant building. The two-storey structure has been resting vacant since 2019 after …

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