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PM worries China could target more Canadian goods as fears about soybeans rise
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried an ongoing diplomatic dispute could see China target imports of other Canadian agricultural products as concerns grow&...
Jun 08, 2019
Greater share of recent immigrants landing jobs even as Canada welcomes more
OTTAWA - The share of recent immigrants of prime working age who had employment reached a new high last year, even though Canada has been opening its doors to more newcomers than ever b...
Jun 08, 2019
Saskatchewan philanthropists honoured for a lifetime of giving
Gordon Rawlinson says he learned the importance of giving back to the community from his father.It was a good lesson, as the owner and CEO of Rawlco Radio and his wife, Jill, have become two of Saskat...
Jun 08, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME News)
World has 'positive lesson to learn' after MMIWG inquiry: Trudeau
OTTAWA - The world has a lesson to learn from Canada in the release of findings from a federally funded commission on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Jun 08, 2019
Quebec man whose daughter's death sparked inquiry faces new charges
GRANBY, Que. - A bail hearing began Thursday for the father of a seven-year-old Quebec girl whose death in late April has raised questions about the province's youth protection system. The hearing,&nb...
Jun 08, 2019
Young Quebecers' novel lawsuit seeks to force federal action on climate change
MONTREAL - Lawyers representing young Quebecers tried to convince a judge Thursday to authorize a class action lawsuit against the federal government for what they argue is a failure to comb...
Jun 08, 2019
Search warrant results in arrests
A heavy police presence remains around 11 Ave. and 106 St. after officers executed a search warrant at a home in the area.RCMP said in a media release that all suspects were arrested without incident ...
Jun 08, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Inaugural Amazing Adventure Race coming soon
Zip-lining, canoeing, an obstacle course and archery; these are just a few of the activities that will be included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park. In addition...
Jun 08, 2019 Zip-lining will be one of many activities included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park; an event the organizers hope becomes an annual occurrence. (Facebook/Blue Mountain Adventure Park)
'It's hard to think about them': Emotions run free as Canadians mark D-Day
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER, France - Joseph Edwardson couldn't hold back the tears. Exactly 75 years earlier, Edwardson and thousands of other young Canadian men had come ashore on this very beach in norther...
Jun 08, 2019
In the news today, June 6
Five stories in the news for Thursday, June 6 --- D-DAY ANNIVERSARY TO BE MARKED ACROSS CANADA Canadians will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in ceremonies across the country today - ...
Jun 08, 2019