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Canadian teacher in Wuhan thinks it's best to hunker down, stay put
A Canadian teacher who lives in the Chinese city that is the epicentre of a coronavirus outbreak says he has no plans to leave. Wayne Duplessis says he and his family are hun...
Jan 28, 2020
Ont. school board warns that coronavirus concerns veer into anti-Chinese racism
An Ontario school board is urging parents to not make assumptions about the new coronavirus that could stoke xenophobia and racism against the Chinese community. Officials with the York...
Jan 28, 2020
Feds rang up $1.4M in legal costs during failed prosecution of Mark Norman
OTTAWA - The federal government rang up more than $1.4 million in legal costs during the failed prosecution of retired vice-admiral Mark Norman. Revealed this week by Justice Minister David Lametti in...
Jan 28, 2020
Dad and Me Programs
Our first 'Dad & Me' of 2020 will be on Wednesday, January 29th.The groups will be on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at various locations.See the poster below for details.This...
Jan 28, 2020
Dekker Centre Volunteer Opportunities
You Can Make a DifferenceVolunteers play an important role at the Dekker Centre. From seating audience members (ushers) to working directly with the performers (backstage crew) volunteers are key to t...
Jan 28, 2020
Deschambault Lake Burbot Derby
Deschambault Lake 25th Annual Burbot Derby will be held March 20, 21 & 22 at Deschambault Lake, Sk. Come out and enjoy the weekend of fishing with family & friends.See the poster for details.
Jan 28, 2020
Liberals' income tax cut to cost more in lost revenues than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget watchdog estimates the Liberal government's newly enacted income tax cut will cost $2.5 billion more than projected. A report from the budget office this mo...
Jan 28, 2020
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr signs contract extension with Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., to a contract extension, which goes through the 2022 season. Adams became the Als' starting quarterback last year, guiding t...
Jan 28, 2020
Herbal Cloth Bag Design Contest!
The CCHA is officially opening up submissions for our Herbal Cloth Bag Design contest! We're looking for an artist(s) who would like to have their herbal artwork featured on our cloth bags, which will...
Jan 28, 2020
Armed Forces wrap up blizzard response in Newfoundland after historic storm
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Armed Forces have wrapped up their mission in Newfoundland and Labrador after dispatching to the provincial capital more than a week ago to help with recovery from a histor...
Jan 28, 2020