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Quebec's anti-corruption unit issues apology to member of legislature for 2017 arrest
Quebec's anti-corruption unit is apologizing to Independent legislature member Guy Ouellette for arresting him in October 2017 for allegedly leaking sensitive documents about an investigation to the m...
Jun 10, 2021

New speed signs installed in North Battleford
Motorists in North Battleford have new reminders to slow down.The city has installed two speed signs on Territorial Drive where the speed limit is reduced from 80 km/h to 50 km/h. One is facing eastbo...
Jun 10, 2021

‘Alzheimer’s is the next pandemic:’ Prof details new drug aimed at slowing disease
There's one glaring barrier when it comes to the new Alzheimer's drug that was just given authorization in the U.S.: The cost of the drug named Aduhelm."The treatment cost for this antibody is in the ...
Jun 10, 2021

Candlelight vigil planned in Wilkie to honour residential school children
The Wilkie and area community will be coming together for a candlelight vigil tonight to honour the 215 children recently found buried at the Kamloops, B.C., residential school site.The event will tak...
Jun 10, 2021

Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa's Sahel
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the future reduction of France's military presence fighting Islamic extremism in Africa's Sahel region. In a news conference, Macron...
Jun 10, 2021

Saskatchewan vaccine rollout ‘hitting a wall’: Epidemiologist
A Saskatchewan epidemiologist studying COVID-19 trends is calling Saskatchewan's slowing vaccination numbers unsurprising.With up to 25 per cent of the population representing people who are either he...
Jun 10, 2021

New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin set to cross floor from Greens to Liberals
OTTAWA - Two sources say New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin is set to join the Liberal caucus, leaving the Greens with just two lawmakers in the House of Commons. The move comes amid internal rifts in the ...
Jun 10, 2021

Supreme Court won't hear bid to challenge thalidomide settlement
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to challenge approval of a settlement agreement for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide. The Federal Court approv...
Jun 10, 2021

Oilers' McDavid, Leafs' Matthews, Avs' MacKinnon named Hart Trophy finalists
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named the finalists for the 2021 Hart Trophy. Th...
Jun 10, 2021

Budget officer says Liberals' student aid revamp may cost more than estimated
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office is estimating that the Liberals' revamped student-aid package could end up costing half-a-billion dollars more than government expects. The Liberals proposed a...
Jun 10, 2021