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Tories, NDP, push bill that would improve mental-health support for jurors
OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties have joined forces to support a private member’s bill aimed at improving mental-health support for jurors traumatized by the evidence they see during trials. ...
Nov 01, 2018
Legal challenge over thalidomide compensation certified as class action
TORONTO - A legal challenge against the Canadian government by alleged thalidomide survivors can proceed as a class action, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday. In addition to certifying the...
Nov 01, 2018
Accidental activist sought to change assisted dying law after terminal diagnosis
HALIFAX - When she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2016, Audrey Parker said she cried - for about two seconds. Then, the vivacious Halifax woman got on with living the rest of her life. On Thurs...
Nov 01, 2018
CFL veteran offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski announces retirement
HAMILTON - Peter Dyakowski is calling it a career. The veteran CFL offensive lineman announced his retirement Thursday. Dyakowski, 34, of Vancouver spent 11 seasons in the league, including 10 with th...
Nov 01, 2018
Canada Russia Series a chance for players to impress world junior coach Tim Hunter
TORONTO - There’s more on the line than just winning for some players at the 2018 CHL Canada-Russia Series. A standout performance could be the difference between watching or playing in the upco...
Nov 01, 2018
Canadian diplomats in Saudi endured years of low morale, disruptive renovations
OTTAWA - For years, Canadian diplomats posted in Saudi Arabia have battled low morale, the dust and noise of drawn-out renovations and the challenges of adjusting to life in the conservative kingdom. ...
Nov 01, 2018
Spezza: Difficult to see frayed relationship between Senators, team's fans
TORONTO - Jason Spezza says it’s been difficult to see the bond between the Ottawa Senators and their fans deteriorate. He’s also convinced there are brighter days ahead. The 35-year-old c...
Nov 01, 2018
Canada 'very proud' of White Helmet resettlement effort: Ahmed Hussen
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says he is proud of Canada’s effort to help resettle a contingent of “White Helmet” emergency volunteers from Syria after it became clear t...
Nov 01, 2018
New K-5 school in Blackfalds a growing priority for Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
A new Kindergarten to Grade 5 school in Blackfalds is moving up the capital priorities list for Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. The project has moved from number five to number two on the list of ...
Nov 01, 2018
Found at bottom of laundry chute: Police to meet with dead Regina woman's family
REGINA - The family of a woman found fatally injured at the bottom of a laundry chute is to meet with the Regina Police Service next week to discuss an RCMP review of her death. Nadine Machiskinic, wh...
Nov 01, 2018