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Sask. Polytechnic receives $7.5 million donation for new campus – Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a step closer to reaching its $100 million dollar goal to build a new centralized campus. The school received $7.5 million from Concorde Group of Companies founders and renowned philanthropists Irene Dubé and the late Leslie Dubé. The funding boost will go toward the “Time to Rise” …

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Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges

An organization representing Ontario First Nations launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada on Tuesday, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice. A statement of claim filed by the Chiefs of Ontario says that many provincial and federal laws — including those …

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York Regional Police officer charged with sexual assault, force says – Toronto

York Regional Police says one of their officers has been charged with alleged sexual assault following an investigation. In a statement Tuesday, the force said an officer faced three counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. The investigation was led by York Regional Police’s professional standards bureau …

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Jays agree to terms with Sanchez, source says

By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 1:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron Sanchez, a source confirmed Tuesday. Sanchez made his big-league debut …

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Careless driving charge laid after cyclist killed by truck in Toronto: police – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man has been charged with careless driving after a cyclist was struck and killed by a truck in Toronto last week, police say. Toronto police said emergency crews responded to the Avenue Road and Elgin Avenue area, north of Bloor Street …

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From March Madness to Winnipeg: Sea Bears welcome new basketball court – Winnipeg

Shawn Atamanchuck carefully uses black paint to colour the key on the Winnipeg Sea Bears’ new basketball court. “Once we are done painting at the end of this week we will put on three coats of finish,” said Atamanchuick, who’s the owner of Big Sky Enterprise. He’s been working tirelessly …

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Lethbridge employers hope enticements will attract skilled workers – Lethbridge

The government of Alberta is offering a new incentive to bring skilled trades workers to the province. With a $5,000 refundable tax credit, Alberta is aiming to aid employers with their search for good quality workers from out of province. Chad Borne, owner of Borne Industries, says Lethbridge not only …

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12 dogs, including 6 puppies, seized from home after cyclist bitten near Dorchester, Ont.

The owner of a kennel that took in a dozen dogs from a Thames Centre, Ont., home over the weekend said they’ve been fielding complaints about the home for roughly a year. Tracey Gibson, owner of Hillside Kennels Animal Control, said the municipality recently contacted her to say police were …

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