Involuntary addiction treatment now legal in Sask. despite medical groups' warnings

The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to come into force this fall after regulations are finalized. People forced into treatment will be taken to Saskatchewan Hospital, a psychiatric facility in North Battleford.
Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dead at 87

The famed entrepreneur, television producer and philanthropist founded CNN, the 24-hour network that revolutionized the broadcast news industry.
PWHL officials expected to make announcement in Detroit

Officials with the Professional Women's Hockey League are set to speak on Wednesday.
Fired B.C. teacher wins job back after pro-Freedom Convoy presentation

On Jan. 28, 2022, Richmond, B.C., teacher Nicole Kowal-Seafoot told a colleague before a presentation that, "I might be losing my job today." More than four years after she did lose her job, for a presentation that was in favour of the self-styled "Freedom Convoy," a labour arbitrator has ruled that the Richmond School District's decision was excessive.
'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid

Hoping to see the Stanley Cup return to the country, Canadian fans from other teams are shifting their allegiance to the Montreal Habs, the only team north of the border that advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Markets soar, oil prices plummet as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace

Oil prices fell under $100 US following pleas for peace in the Middle East by China's foreign minister, before rising a bit again. Markets in Europe and Asia soared at the same time, as did futures for major Wall Street indexes.
Canadian sues U.S. Homeland Security, which allegedly sought his Google data after critical social media posts

A Canadian is fighting back in U.S. federal court over what he says is an attempt by the Department of Homeland Security, through Google, to seek "vast swaths of information" about his personal life following social media posts critical of Donald Trump's administration.
She's gone up against the WNBA's best. Now Toronto Tempo fans get to see Marina Mabrey battle for them

The Toronto Tempo has been built in star player Marina Mabrey's image. Followers of the WNBA will remember Mabrey from her scuffle with Caitlin Clark last season, and similar dust-ups with other stars like Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith. On the court, few are more competitive - and it takes opponents by surprise.
B.C. residents baffled as strange shape floats through night sky

What was that in the night sky? It’s a question being asked by many residents in the B.C. Interior and north after an unusual sighting Tuesday night.
Are teen social media bans a silver bullet?

Manitoba recently joined a growing list of places that have implemented, or are considering social media bans for people under the age of 16. Are bans a silver bullet?