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Panel created by Quebec government says access to assisted death should be expanded
QUEBEC - A panel of experts is recommending the Quebec government expand access to medical aid in dying. In recommendations made public today, the group said people should be allowed to make advance d...
Nov 29, 2019

Jurors in Bebawi trial hear ex-SNC president approved yacht for dictator's son
MONTREAL - The trial of a former SNC-Lavalin executive heard Friday that the accused told an RCMP officer the gift of a luxury yacht to the son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadh...
Nov 29, 2019

Arbitrator to decide soon in case of rail conductor fired for social media posts
CALGARY - A train conductor who was fired from Canadian Pacific Railway two years ago over social media posts says she expects to find out soon whether she'll get her job back. Stephanie Katelnikoff, ...
Nov 29, 2019

Court tosses federal bid to quash deadline on child welfare payments
OTTAWA - The federal government has lost its bid to delay a deadline for compensating First Nations families torn apart by an underfunded child welfare system, as part of a Federal Court decision...
Nov 29, 2019

Despite U.S. calls for more, Canada's defence spending set to stay the same
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to face questions from other leaders of the NATO military alliance next week as new figures show Canadian military spending is expected to remain ...
Nov 29, 2019

Stolen fire truck sparks police pursuit in Winnipeg, suspect arrested
WINNIPEG - Police in Winnipeg zapped a man with a stun gun and took him into custody after a suspect stole a fire truck and took it for a joyride through downtown. Investigators say the fire...
Nov 29, 2019

Eaton Centre shooter Christopher Husbands sentenced to life in prison
TORONTO - A man who opened fire in the crowded food court of a popular mall in downtown Toronto seven years ago, killing two people, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. The ...
Nov 29, 2019

Peter Harder to step down as government's representative in the Senate
OTTAWA - The man representing the Liberal government in the Senate is stepping down at the end of the year. Sen. Peter Harder, who shepherded government legislation in the Senate as it began its trans...
Nov 29, 2019

Sober Walk promotes healing during Addictions Awareness Week
Supporters took to the streets of Battleford Thursday as a sign of solidarity for what was called a Sober Walk to promote wellness.The event marked National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) that runs ...
Nov 29, 2019 A Sober Walk was held to mark National Addictions Awareness Week in Battleford Thursday. (Submitted photo/Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services)

Reunion scheduled to celebrate the first 10 years of North Battleford Comprehensive High School
Next summer in the Battlefords will be one for the history books, quite literally.The Come Together North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Committee will host the past alumni of NBCHS clas...
Nov 29, 2019 Co-chairperson Robert Coates outside NBCHS. (supplied photo/Robert Coates)