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Some tech giants sign onto Canada's declaration on electoral integrity
OTTAWA - Facebook and Microsoft have signed onto a declaration promising a dozen initiatives to protect the integrity of the Canadian election this fall - including removing phoney social-me...
May 27, 2019
Wilson-Raybould and Philpott to run as independents in fall election campaign
OTTAWA - Former Liberal cabinet ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott say they will run as independents in the next federal election.The pair made separate but co-ordinated announcements in...
May 27, 2019 Jody Wilson-Raybould. (Canadian Press)
Free puppies: Nova Scotia woman issues warning about cruel and unusual scam
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia woman has come forward to warn people about an unusually cruel scam that involves the promise of free, purebred puppies. Lara Ryan says she didn't realize what w...
May 27, 2019
Spanish ex-monarch Juan Carlos I retires from public life
MADRID - Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, says he wants to completely retire from public life on June 2, five years after abdicating the throne. The king emeritus said in a letter published Mond...
May 27, 2019
Heritage Farm & Village Kids Camps
Seven to 10 year olds will experience what prairie life was like nearly 100 years ago. Learn about Saskatchewan history through crafts, demonstrations and hands-on activities.Camp Dates:July 15 - 19Ch...
May 27, 2019
As they turn 85, Dionne sisters caution about the perils of childhood celebrity
MONTREAL - Annette and Cecile Dionne admit they don't know much about the online world of pint-sized content creators dubbed "kidfluencers." But the sisters, who turn 85 on Tuesday, can tell you a thi...
May 27, 2019
A Taste of Culture
A Taste of Culture will be hosted by the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre Friday May 31 and Ssaturday, June 1 at the Western Development Museium.See the poster for details on this great FREE ev...
May 27, 2019
Family Fun Day
The Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 2 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.See the poster for full details.
May 27, 2019
Premier Legault to force the Caisse to purchase REM trains made in Quebec
MONTREAL - Premier Francois Legault says his government will force the Caisse to purchase trains made in Quebec as part of the extension of Montreal's Reseau Express Metropolitain light-rail system. "...
May 27, 2019
A long, twisting path: The Toronto Raptors' road to the NBA Finals
TORONTO - The history of the Toronto Raptors certainly has its fair share of ups, downs and just plain strange moments. Here's a look at the Raptors' winding road to the 2019 NBA Finals: NOV. 4...
May 27, 2019