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Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative
EDMONTON - The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta's consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of pub...
Oct 17, 2023
Saskatchewan teens walk out of class to protest pronoun policy
With many wearing flags and waving signs, students walked out of class Tuesday afternoon to show their frustration and displeasure with the government's soon-to-be law around pronouns in schools.In Re...
Oct 17, 2023
Education minister, NDP leader concerned over potential teacher strike
As tensions continue to rise between the government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF), there are growing concerns over the potential for a teachers' strike.In a news release, the union s...
Oct 17, 2023
Father and other family members are convicted in New Mexico kidnapping and terrorism case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Jurors on Tuesday convicted a father of terrorism charges in a case that stemmed from the search for a 3-year-old boy who went missing from Georgia and was found dead hundreds...
Oct 17, 2023
Free legal advice on sexual assault launched by B.C. non-profit
VANCOUVER - A free and confidential legal service is now being offered to people who have been sexually assaulted in British Columbia. The not-for-profit Community Legal Assistance Society has officia...
Oct 17, 2023
Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return
It's been a good year for Canadian cricketers, who have regained their one-day international status and qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time. And there was more to celebrate wi...
Oct 17, 2023
Bombers looking to cement top spot in West Division standings
TORONTO - The West Division's playoff picture could become a lot clearer this week. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-4) and B.C. Lions (12-5) are battling for top spot - and home field for the division f...
Oct 17, 2023
RCMP looking for missing woman last seen in Witchekan Lake
Update: RCMP say Alysa Johnstone has been found safe.--Spiritwood RCMP are looking for a missing 29-year-old woman.Alysa Johnstone was last seen on Sunday on the Witchekan Lake First Nation.She's desc...
Oct 17, 2023
Sarault, Dandjinou look to build off nationals at short-track World Cups in Montreal
MONTREAL - Olympic speedskater Courtney Sarault was filled with doubt ahead of the Canadian short-track national championships at the end of September. "I went in struggling a little bit mentally," sh...
Oct 17, 2023
Quebec's planned tuition hike for out-of-province students draws criticism in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Quebec's plan to nearly double tuition for out-of-province students beginning next year is being questioned by federal politicians and members of the business community. The province announce...
Oct 17, 2023