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Ottawa restricting foreign state-owned investments in critical minerals
OTTAWA - The federal government is restricting the involvement of foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sector. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Natural Resource...
Oct 28, 2022
Vehicles reportedly struck by gunfire in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP is investigating a report of a firearm being discharged at a vehicle, and battlefordsNOW has received photos of what appears to be damage from gunfire to a vehicle. It is not clear if...
Oct 28, 2022
SHA issues warning about scam COVID texts
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning people of a scam text.The text says the SHA is sending people $100 for getting a COVID-19 vaccination."The only text messages directly from the SHA are for...
Oct 28, 2022
Rights activist, archaeologist, architect honored in Spain
OVIEDO, Spain (AP) - A Polish human rights activist, a celebrated Mexican archaeologist and a Japanese architect were among the winners of prestigious Spanish awards who were honored Friday at a royal...
Oct 28, 2022
Concordia University issues apology to Black community for history of racism
Montreal's Concordia University today issued a formal apology to Black communities for the harm caused by institutional racism and in particular for events that led to a landmark 1969 student protest....
Oct 28, 2022
Riders Play Trick on Fans Hoping for Grey Cup Treat
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."In the end you must marvel at the leadership, or ...
Oct 28, 2022
Programs Seniors Can Access Through Telephone
Below are posters for5 classes we have this fall.All seniors are welcome to join in by telephone. What is Seniors' Centre Without Walls?Seniors' Centre Without Walls (SCWW) provides the opportunity fo...
Oct 28, 2022
Advocates urge Ottawa to remove quota on Afghan refugee sponsorship program
TORONTO - A group of advocates is urging the federal government to remove the limit on applications to sponsor certain Afghan refugees in Canada - or at least stop counting rejected applications towar...
Oct 28, 2022
Cybersecurity centre warns of evolving ransomware tactics, state-sponsored threats
OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre says criminals who hold data for ransom are expected to use new techniques - such as threatening a target's partners or clients - to increase their chances of...
Oct 28, 2022
Canada takes on new international challengers in Pan Continental Curling Championship
CALGARY - Canada's Brad Gushue and Kerri Einarson face some non-traditional opponents in the inaugural Pan Continental championship starting Monday in Calgary. Kazakhstan, Hong Kong and Chinese Tapei ...
Oct 28, 2022