Prince George Citizen
Kings beat Oilers 3-0, then qualify for playoffs hours later with Vegas' win in Calgary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday, ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday, then wrapped a playoff hours later when Vegas beat C7 months ago
Swift Current Online
Unemployment rate hits 6.3% in Swift Current/Moose Jaw
File Photo.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The unemployment rate is up substantially in the Swift Current/Moose Jaw area. According to Stats Canada, the seasonally ...More ...
The unemployment rate is up substantially in the Swift Current/Moose Jaw area.
According to Stats Canada, the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate in our area was 6.3 per cent in March.
That's the second worst rate in Saskatchewan and up from 4.6 per cent in March 2024.
There are approximately 3500 people unemployed in Swift Current/Moose Jaw.
That's an increase of 1000 from the previous year.
There are approximately 400 more people employed in March 2025 compared to 2024, but the labour force grew by 1500 to 55,400 people.
The Canadian unemployment rate climbed from 6.6 to 6.7 per cent from February to March in the seasonally adjusted national rate.
Saskatchewan had the lowest unemployment rate among the provinces in March, at 4.9 per cent.
7 months ago
Blacklock’s Reporter
A Sunday Poem: “Progress”
Poet Shai Ben-Shalom writes: "Neatly on my shelf, eighty books I haven't read. They make me look inept. I should move with the times..."
7 months ago
Toronto Star
Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey's protesters put aside their differences
ISTANBUL (AP) — The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered Turkey's largest anti-government protests in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walk ...More ...
ISTANBUL (AP) — The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered Turkey's largest anti-government protests in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walks of life and sometimes diametrically opposed political views.7 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Kings' special teams struggles continue to bite
Chilliwack's power-play pair leads to 4-2 win at 2-0 series lead coming back to PG
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Prince George Citizen
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, April 5, 2025
Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Vegas 3 Calgary 2 (OT) Ottawa 3 Florida 0 Montreal 3 Philadelphia 2 Toronto 5 Columbus 0 Vancouver 6 Anaheim 2 Los Angeles 3 Edmonton 0 Utah 4 Winnipeg 1 New Jersey 4 N.Y.
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Prince George Citizen
Jared McCann has 2 goals and an assist in the Kraken's 5-1 victory the Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jared McCann had two goals and an assist, Joey Daccord stopped 23 shots and the Seattle Kraken beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Saturday night.
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Global Montréal
Police say arrest made after man barricaded himself on Parliament Hill
Ottawa police arrested a man late Saturday evening several hours after he gained unauthorized access to the East Block and barricaded himself inside.
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Prince George Citizen
Trout and O'Hoppe homer in 7-run fifth inning to power Angels past Guardians 10-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe hit two-run homers to highlight Los Angeles' seven-run fifth inning, Jack Kochanowicz threw five solid innings and the Angels beat the Cleveland ...More ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe hit two-run homers to highlight Los Angeles' seven-run fifth inning, Jack Kochanowicz threw five solid innings and the Angels beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-4 on Saturday night.7 months ago
Toronto Star
Yemen's Houthi rebels say US airstrikes kill 2 as Trump's bombing video suggests higher death toll
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected U.S. airstrikes killed at least two people overnight in a stronghold of Yemen's Houthi rebels, the group said Sunday, as a bombing video posted by U.S. P ...More ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected U.S. airstrikes killed at least two people overnight in a stronghold of Yemen's Houthi rebels, the group said Sunday, as a bombing video posted by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested casualties in the…7 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Rockies turn 5th triple play in franchise history in 2nd inning of loss to Athletics
DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon took a one-hopper and turned it into three outs . It's the first time he's been a part of a triple play.
7 months ago
Toronto Star
Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them a ...More ...
CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties…7 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Jesse Winker flashes some rare speed with a two-triple game to lead the Mets past Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker was holding his daughter during a postgame interview after helping lift the New York Mets to a comeback win Saturday night when he asked her if he was fast. Without hesi ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker was holding his daughter during a postgame interview after helping lift the New York Mets to a comeback win Saturday night when he asked her if he was fast. Without hesitation, 4-year-old Wren nodded.7 months ago
CBC British Columbia
Vancouver byelection count delayed as voters remain in line after polls close
Vancouver residents went to the polls on Saturday, April 5, to vote in a byelection to fill two vacant seats on city council. ...More ...
Vancouver residents went to the polls on Saturday, April 5, to vote in a byelection to fill two vacant seats on city council.
7 months ago
Toronto Star
Foreign journalists at US-backed media fear being sent to repressive homelands after Trump's cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — After hiding in Thailand for seven years, two Cambodian journalists arrived in the United States last year on work visas, aiming to keep providing people in their Southeast Asian h ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — After hiding in Thailand for seven years, two Cambodian journalists arrived in the United States last year on work visas, aiming to keep providing people in their Southeast Asian homeland with objective, factual news through Radio Free…7 months ago
Thunder Bay Newswatch
Lamoureux's OT winner gives Fighting Walleye 2-0 series lead
Kam River has won six straight to open the SIJHL playoffs and are halfway to a championship with Saturday night's 3-2 triumph over the Thunder Bay North Stars.
7 months ago
NTV
Firefighters make quick work of Goulds shed fire
Firefighters made quick work of a shed fire in Goulds on Saturday evening. At about 10:00 p.m. fire crews from both the Goulds Volunteer Fire Department and St. John’s Regional Fire Departmen ...More ...
Firefighters made quick work of a shed fire in Goulds on Saturday evening.
At about 10:00 p.m. fire crews from both the Goulds Volunteer Fire Department and St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) were called to a home on Petty Harbour Road. SJRFD Platoon Chief Ed Sears said some residents of the home returned to the shed to find fire consuming an interior wall near a wood stove.
Firefighters made quick work of the fire, cutting holes to ensure all hot spots were extinguished. The fire caused significant damage to the shed, and smoke damage to its contents.
No injuries were reported.
7 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Robertson makes case to be in Leafs' Game 1 playoff lineup after two-goal performance
TORONTO — Nick Robertson knows it's a numbers game. The Maple Leafs winger did his part to make the playoff math more difficult for his head coach Saturday.
7 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Police say arrest made after man barricaded himself in Parliament Hill's East Block
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say one man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill. Investigators say the man gained unauthorized access to East Block on Saturday afternoon and bar ...More ...
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say one man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill. Investigators say the man gained unauthorized access to East Block on Saturday afternoon and barricaded himself inside the building.7 months ago
Village Report
CP NewsAlert: Police say arrest made after man barricaded himself on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say one man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill. Investigators say the man gained unauthorized access to East Block on Saturday afternoon and bar ...More ...
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say one man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill. Investigators say the man gained unauthorized access to East Block on Saturday afternoon and barricaded himself inside the building. More coming.7 months ago
Thunder Bay Newswatch
Citizens stand up for Canada at the Hands Off rally
'This is not legal. It's not legal under the American Constitution. It's dangerous, it's not moral,' said Paul Berger, lead organizer with Citizens United for a Sustainable Planet.
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