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Wilson-Raybould tells constituents she's sticking with Liberals for 2019 vote
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould, the former cabinet minister who accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of trying to influence her decision in a criminal case against engineering firm SNC-Lavalin, has co...
Mar 15, 2019
Quebec City mosque shooter 'very affected' by New Zealand massacre: lawyers
QUEBEC - The gunman who murdered six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 is troubled his name is being associated with the mass killings at two New Zealand mosques that claimed at least 49 liv...
Mar 15, 2019
Blair mulling ways to close loophole in Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA - Border Security Minister Bill Blair says he is talking to lawmakers in the United States about closing a loophole in Canada’s border agreement with the U.S. - one seen as giving asylum-...
Mar 15, 2019
Former Yukon politician, businessman Ken McKinnon eulogized as 'warm ambassador'
WHITEHORSE - Long-time Yukon businessman and politician Ken McKinnon, who included assistance in First Nations land claims and involvement in the creation of Kluane National Park among his achievement...
Mar 15, 2019
Blackfalds delays speed limit change for further review
Work continues on potential changes to Blackfalds Traffic Bylaw that would ultimately lower the speed limit in the community. Following a public hearing on Tuesday, Mayor Richard Poole says council wa...
Mar 15, 2019
QuickQuotes: Canadian reactions to New Zealand mosque attacks
Canadians were quick to speak out against the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. Here is a selection of quotes: --- “Canada condemns this attac...
Mar 15, 2019
Capital plan stresses need for repairs at Hunting Hills High School
Red Deer Public Schools has submitted its Three Year Capital Plan for 2020-2023 that has been updated in order to address growing concerns surrounding Hunting Hills High School, namely the roof, mecha...
Mar 15, 2019
En Garde: Impact coach says team is ready to counter Orlando's offensive threats
MONTREAL - Impact coach Remi Garde insists Montreal can contain Orlando City’s many offensive threats, including newly added Portuguese star Nani. Montreal (1-1-0) visits Orlando (0-0-2) on Satu...
Mar 15, 2019
Liberals urged to follow U.S. jurisdictions to expunge cannabis records
OTTAWA - The Liberal government should follow the lead of American jurisdictions that have moved to erase criminal records for simple cannabis possession, says NDP justice critic Murray Rankin. In lat...
Mar 15, 2019
Team Jacobs and longtime third Ryan Fry to part ways at end of curling season
Ryan Fry’s arrival on Team Brad Jacobs seven years ago helped push the rink to curling’s greatest heights. His departure will come at the end of a season that included significant challeng...
Mar 15, 2019