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Northwest Territories not meeting key duties in child services: auditor general
YELLOWKNIFE - Nearly two-thirds of foster care homes in the Northwest Territories don’t get basic screening before receiving children to look after, says a critical report from the auditor gener...
Oct 24, 2018
Former gymnastics coach says he 'crossed a line' but had no sexual intent with trainees
SARNIA, Ont. - In a letter written shortly after his arrest, a former gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting a young gymnast years ago apologized for “crossing the line” but insis...
Oct 24, 2018
Voters give Winnipeg mayor second term, say no to Portage and Main question
Winnipeg residents have voted to retain their mayor and keep the city’s landmark intersection closed to pedestrians. Brian Bowman was elected to a second term Wednesday night, handily beating se...
Oct 24, 2018
Five things to watch as Saskatchewan legislature returns for fall sitting
REGINA - The Saskatchewan legislature returns for its fall sitting on Wednesday. Here are five things to watch: CARBON TAX AND PIPELINES - The federal carbon tax and Trans-Mountain pipeline expansion ...
Oct 24, 2018
Canadian satellites vulnerable to cyberattack, internal Defence note warns
OTTAWA - Satellites vital to Canadian military operations are vulnerable to cyberattack or even a direct missile strike - just one example of why the country’s defence policy must extend fully i...
Oct 24, 2018
Saskatchewan promising safer highway intersections after Broncos bus crash
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is promising to make highway intersections safer following the deadly bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. The government made the pledge W...
Oct 24, 2018
Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rate as some trade uncertainty recedes
OTTAWA - With some trade uncertainty now out of the way, the Bank of Canada is widely expected to hike its benchmark interest rate today for the fifth time since the summer of 2017. This morning’...
Oct 24, 2018
World markets mixed as investors monitor earnings
SINGAPORE - World markets were mixed on Wednesday as traders mulled the impact of tariffs on corporate America after big industrial companies admitted that they were facing rising costs. Investors are...
Oct 24, 2018
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games MLB Post-season World Series Boston 8 L.A. Dodgers 4 (Red Sox lead series 1-0) — NHL Arizona 4 Columbus 1 N.Y. Rangers 5 Florida 2 Boston 4 Ottawa 1 Montreal 3 Calgary 2 Sa...
Oct 23, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games MLB Post-season World Series Boston 8 L.A. Dodgers 4 (Red Sox lead series 1-0) — NHL Arizona 4 Columbus 1 N.Y. Rangers 5 Florida 2 Boston 4 Ottawa 1 Montreal 3 Calgary 2 Sa...
Oct 23, 2018