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Legault government trying to adopt secularism bill ahead of summer break
MONTREAL - The Coalition Avenir Quebec government is running out of time and into a battle over what constitutes a religious symbol as it pushes to adopt the secularism bill promised in...
Jun 14, 2019
Liberals push end of Mali peacekeeping mission to August
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces' peacekeeping mission in Mali is going to last a little longer than previously planned - but not as long as the United Nations hoped. Canada's operations in the African na...
Jun 14, 2019
Fans eager to secure Toronto Raptors gear to commemorate historic win
TORONTO - Fans basking in the glory of the Toronto Raptors' historic NBA championship win are lining up to get their hands on team merchandise. People waited to get into several stores ...
Jun 14, 2019
Family Fishing Derby
The Meadow Lake Elks Lodge is having its 20th Annual Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at Pagan Lake.There will be prizes, kids events and special draws as well as a Pancak...
Jun 14, 2019
Weirdale Seniors Barbeque
Weirdale Seniors BBQ will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Weirdale Senior Centre. Saturday June 22.
Jun 14, 2019
United Way Charity Golf Classic
United Way 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Jackfish Lodge onFriday June 21st, with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.$125 per golfer, includes green fee, powercart, steak supper, and a $50 charitable ta...
Jun 14, 2019
Quebec Premier apologizes to agronomist who blew whistle on pesticide study
Quebec Premier Francois Legault today apologized to a whistleblower who was fired after going public with concerns about the pesticide industry's influence on public research. Legault s...
Jun 14, 2019
Meota Golden Oldies show to highlight glory days of music history
Charles Baillargeon has a soft spot for the old tunes from the '60s and '70s.He should as he grew up with them. Hearing songs from that era rekindles fond memories for him, similar to flipping through...
Jun 14, 2019 Charles and Anne Baillargeon are organizing a fundraiser show called Golden Oldies. (Submitted photo/Charles Baillargeon)
Senate Arctic committee calls recommendations in report a 'wake-up call'
OTTAWA - We the North? Canada's Senate is skeptical. The marketing slogan for Toronto's NBA team may be everywhere these days. But for Sen. Dennis Patterson, who helped write a new report on the Arcti...
Jun 14, 2019
'We're deeply sorry:' Husky fined $3.8M for leak into North Saskatchewan River
LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. - Husky Energy was fined $3.8 million Wednesday for a pipeline oil leak that fouled a major river, harmed fish and wildlife and tainted the ...
Jun 14, 2019