Vanessa Big Eagle, a band councilor overseeing housing for the Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation, faced severe weather damage to her own residence. She...

The Canadian government is gearing up to address certain demands from the U.S., such as lifting restrictions on American alcohol sales, in return for tariff relief amid escalating trade discussions prior to the upcoming tariff deadline. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a new 50% tariff on numerous Canadian imports by August 19, citing concerns about provincial alcohol bans, dairy import quotas, and auto tariffs. Industry sources familiar with the negotiations have indicated that Canada is open to addressing these issues by potentially lifting the alcohol bans, considering the removal of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. automobiles, and making adjustments in the dairy sector. In return, Canada is seeking the withdrawal of the proposed 50% tariffs,...

The Winnipeg Sea Bears, facing adversity at the start of the playoffs with three key players sidelined, have now positioned themselves just two victories away from clinching their inaugural Canadian Elite Basketball League championship. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience by securing consecutive playoff wins, propelling them to the championship series. Forward Simon Hildebrandt expressed the team's underdog mentality, highlighting the lack of external belief in their abilities but emphasizing their internal determination to succeed. The Sea Bears are set to compete against the Brampton Honey Badgers in the league's first multi-game title showdown, starting with Game 1 in Brampton followed by Game 2 and potentially Game 3 in Winnipeg. Star guard Teddy Allen, a strong...