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Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes
HALIFAX - In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels s...
Nov 18, 2022
City outlines costs for F.E. Holliday water treatment plant improvements
The City of North Battleford gave an update on the estimated costs for the repair work that was completed for the F.E. Holliday water treatment plant at this week's council meeting. The repairs involv...
Nov 18, 2022
Canadian military can work in Europe, Asia at same time: defence minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada can walk and chew gum at the same time, as she faced questions today about whether the Canadian military is stretched too thin. The questions followed...
Nov 18, 2022
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sol...
Nov 18, 2022
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sol...
Nov 18, 2022
Winner announced for The Great Escape's free trip-for-two to Jamaica
The big winner of The Great Escape contest was announced Thursday night. Local resident Lori-Ann Tebb won a free trip for two to Jamaica.Q98 hosted a live on-air listening party during the evening for...
Nov 18, 2022
In The News for Nov. 18: Emergency Act inquiry hears from Canada's top civil servant
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 18, 2022
Trudeau ends Thailand visit pledging Asia energy cash, as North Korea sidetracks APEC
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapping up his brief visit to Thailand by announcing funding to expand trade in natural resources with like-minded countries. He is in Bangkok to attend the...
Nov 18, 2022
Canada's top civil servant expected to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - A slate of officials from the Privy Council Office, including Canada's top civil servant, are expected to testify today at a public inquiry assessing the federal government's use of the Emerg...
Nov 18, 2022
David Eby to become B.C.'s new premier in Vancouver ceremony, replacing John Horgan
VANCOUVER - David Eby will take the oath of office to become British Columbia's 37th premier during a ceremony on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. Eby replaces New ...
Nov 18, 2022