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Two workers killed in scaffold collapse at Quebec paper mill identified
WINDSOR, Que. - Two workers who became trapped under a tangle of debris inside a Quebec paper mill when a scaffold collapsed this week were being mourned Thursday after the recovery of their bodies du...
Oct 28, 2021

Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says
OTTAWA - The Canadian co-founder of biotech firm Moderna says any federal plans to kick-start domestic innovation in a big way should target funding rather than spreading it around the country. Canadi...
Oct 28, 2021

Government proposes legislation to uphold the value of artists to Alberta
Officials with the Government of Alberta say proposed new legislation is anticipated to promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.The Ar...
Oct 28, 2021

Probe concludes trailer where Nova Scotia family of six died lacked smoke detector
HALIFAX - A probe by Nova Scotia's fire marshal's office has found that the travel trailer where a family of six died amid toxic smoke last month no longer had smoke detection devices. Doug MacKenzie,...
Oct 28, 2021

U.S. judge expected to decide today on jail time for ex-Canadian Forces reservist
GREENBELT, Md. - Former Canadian Armed Forces reservist Patrik Mathews is expected to learn today how long he'll be behind bars in the United States. Mathews, 28, from Beausejour, Man., had already pl...
Oct 28, 2021

Province announces a new vision for post-secondary education
Alberta's government is introducing a number of legislative changes aimed at supporting the strategic direction of the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs initiative and recommendations of the Skil...
Oct 28, 2021

Families of 9 killed in SC church settle with feds over gun
WASHINGTON (AP) - Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed ...
Oct 28, 2021

B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Leaders of a British Columbia First Nation say it would be "deeply meaningful" to welcome Pope Francis to their territory during a visit to Canada. A statement from the Tkemlps te Sec...
Oct 28, 2021

Saudi crown prince's investment forum draws back Westerners
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia's annual cornerstone investment forum has drawn over 1,000 participants, with big-name U.S. financiers and business leaders back on the stage three years after...
Oct 28, 2021

Steven MacKinnon appointed chief government whip in the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau says that Quebec MP Steven MacKinnon will be the chief government whip in the House of Commons. The prime minister tweeted that MacKinnon will take over from Mark Holland, who ...
Oct 28, 2021