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Wilson-Raybould could have effected change in Indigenous Services: leaders
OTTAWA - The vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says she would have welcomed the presence of Jody Wilson-Raybould as minister of Indigenous Services. Heather Bear says s...
Mar 07, 2019
Trudeau not the prime minister of Quebec: Saskatchewan premier
Western premiers say the SNC-Lavalin affair is distracting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a time he should be focused on jobs in their region. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has taken...
Mar 07, 2019
Trudeau hunkers down in Ottawa after second minister resigns over SNC-Lavalin
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau hunkered down in the Prime Minister's Office Wednesday as he awaited what Liberals hope will be pivotal testimony Wednesday from his former principal secretary. Liber...
Mar 07, 2019
UEFA opens formal investigation into Manchester City
NYON, Switzerland - UEFA has opened a formal investigation into whether Manchester City has violated financial monitoring rules, after confidential club documents were published in the Football Leaks ...
Mar 07, 2019
Cohen sues Trump Organization, says it owes him nearly $2M
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has filed a lawsuit claiming the Trump Organization failed to pay nearly $2 million toward his legal defence. The lawsuit filed Thursday...
Mar 07, 2019
Ontario second Wes Forget honours curling heroes with vintage delivery
BRANDON, Man. - Wes Forget's old-school backswing is part homage to his curling idols, but part practical too. Swinging the 18-kg stone behind the body like a pendulum before sliding ou...
Mar 07, 2019
Saskatchewan comedian returning to Shamrockin' Comedy Night
An evening of fun and laughter is promised ahead of the 2019 Shamrockin' Comedy Night on March 16. The third-annual event, put on by the Battlefords United Way, will showcase Prince Albert comedian Ke...
Mar 07, 2019 Kelly Taylor is bringing his act back to the Battlefords for the Shamrockin' Comedy Night. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang
'Speed camera ahead:' Google Maps adds photo radar warnings for drivers
EDMONTON - Drivers using Google Maps are getting a last-minute warning as they approach some photo radar camera locations. The feature, which is currently being rolled out by Googl...
Mar 07, 2019
Creditor protection extended for cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX
HALIFAX - Embattled cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX has received another reprieve from its creditors, as the search for nearly $200 million in missing virtual currency continues foll...
Mar 07, 2019
Pelosi: House to condemn 'forms of hatred' after Omar words
WASHINGTON - Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, white supremacy and other forms of hate after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's com...
Mar 07, 2019