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Civilian employees on Canadian military bases raise issue of pay gap
FREDERICTON - Civilian employees on military bases across Canada plan to stage information pickets this week to draw attention to their efforts to close a pay gap. Cathy O'Kane, vice-pr...
Oct 30, 2019
Veteran defender Drew Moor wonders where his future lies, hopes it is in Toronto
ATLANTA - Veteran Toronto FC defender Drew Moor plans to keep playing next year. He's just not sure for whom, although his preference is clear. "I would love for it to be here (in Toronto), but we hav...
Oct 30, 2019
Alpine Canada taps business community, appoints new board of directors
CALGARY - Canada's most decorated downhiller is among business heavyweights appointed to Alpine Canada's new board of directors. Retired two-time world champion Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que., join...
Oct 30, 2019
Four properties in Clearwater County headed to auction over tax arrears
Clearwater County will be holding a land auction at the Municipal Office this Friday November 1, at 10 a.m. in an attempt to make up for money lost due to unpaid property taxes.Each parcel will be off...
Oct 30, 2019
Buster Douglas to promote long odds against Tyson to inspire
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Buster Douglas will mark the 30th anniversary of his upset boxing victory over Mike Tyson with a campaign aimed at inspiring others who face long odds. The 59-year-old Douglas joined ...
Oct 30, 2019
Quebec introducing values test for newcomers wanting to move to the province
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is moving ahead with its controversial values test on newcomers wishing to settle in the province. For those would-be immigrants, securing a Quebec selection certificate...
Oct 30, 2019
SunRype sold by Jim Pattison Group to Quebec company
SunRype Products has a new owner.Lassonde Industries Inc., based in Rougemont, Quebec, announced today that two of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of The Jim Pattison...
Oct 30, 2019
Bianca Andreescu says 'back friggin' hurts' after loss to Halep at WTA Finals
SHENZHEN, China - An ailing Bianca Andreescu will have to try to dig out of an early hole at the WTA Finals - if the Canadian decides she's healthy enough to stay on court. The 19-year-old f...
Oct 30, 2019
‘Tis Toys for Tickets time again
RED DEER- Anyone who receives a City-issued parking ticket between November 1 and 30 can once again pay their ticket with a toy through The City of Red Deer's annual Toys for Tickets program. All gift...
Oct 30, 2019
Transportation Safety Board releases report on deadly Hydro One helicopter crash
TORONTO - The federal transportation safety watchdog says clearer regulations around seatbelts are needed to reduce the risk of death or injury in accidents like a helicopter crash that kill...
Oct 30, 2019