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Saudis punished Canada by halting shipments in ports, denying visas: memo
OTTAWA - The fallout from Saudi Arabia's move to punish Canadian companies was felt within a month of the countries' sudden diplomatic feud last summer, leading to visa r...
Apr 05, 2019
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Survey: Businesses add jobs at slowest pace in 18 months
WASHINGTON - Companies added the fewest jobs in 18 months in March, a private survey found, suggesting employers may have grown more cautious as signs of slower economic growth have emerged. Payroll p...
Apr 05, 2019
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B.C. government to consider 'relief' for record gas prices: Horgan
Premier John Horgan says the B.C. government will consider "some relief" for those who can't afford record high gas prices. Horgan said his government will monitor prices at the pumps over the su...
Apr 05, 2019
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In the news today, April 5
Four stories in the news for Friday, April 5 --- HUMBOLDT ONE YEAR AFTER DEADLY CRASH Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of a crash between the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team ...
Apr 05, 2019
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EU urges Brexit 'flextension' as UK pursues shorter delay
LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May Friday sought to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid a crash-out in one week's time, but a key European Union leader suggested an even longer pause in the d...
Apr 05, 2019
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In the news today, April 3
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 3 --- VANCOUVER SUPPORTERS STILL BACK WILSON-RAYBOULD Supporters of Jody Wilson-Raybould in her Vancouver Granville riding say they're disappointed b...
Apr 05, 2019
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One year later: Survivors in Broncos crash continue to heal from injuries
The 13 players who survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash one year ago are dealing with injuries ranging from paralysis and back pain to brain damage and mental-health issues. Here's a look at h...
Apr 05, 2019
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'The world will never be the same:' Humboldt one year after deadly bus crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - After the last funeral, Matteo Carboni didn't go back. Ten months passed before the minister from Humboldt, Sask., realized he hadn't set foot again inside the Elgar Peters...
Apr 05, 2019
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Brunei invokes laws allowing stoning for gay sex, adultery
SINGAPORE - New Islamic criminal laws that took effect Wednesday in Brunei that punish gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death have triggered an outcry from countries, rights groups and cel...
Apr 05, 2019
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Loughlin, Huffman set for court appearances in college scam
BOSTON - Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman faced court appearances Wednesday on charges they took part in the college bribery scandal that has ensnared dozens of wealthy parents. The actres...
Apr 04, 2019