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Former CLC president Georgetti on CFLPA bargaining committee in talks with CFL
It’s been a steep learning curve for Ken Georgetti. Since 2016, he’s served as a senior adviser with the CFL Players’ Association. Georgetti is a former president of the Canadian Lab...
Mar 07, 2019
Former Supreme Court justice Beverley McLachlin leads B.C. investigation
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says the appointment of a retired Supreme Court of Canada chief justice to investigate allegations of spending abuses at British Columbia’s legislature ensures the...
Mar 07, 2019
Three charged in one of Red Deer's biggest ever drug busts
Red Deer RCMP have concluded their investigation into one of the largest drug seizures in Red Deer history by laying 50 charges against three individuals. The multi-agency investigation began when Red...
Mar 07, 2019
A healthy Harry Jones looks to help Canada rugby sevens men impress on home soil
Harry Jones knew it was time to get his shoulder fixed when it popped out while he was helping his brother put up some blinds. “I was holding something for him and my shoulder slipped out,”...
Mar 07, 2019
National Capital Commission trying again on major Ottawa land development
OTTAWA - The government of Canada is once again trying to offload billions of dollars worth of Crown land next to Parliament Hill that has remained virtually empty since the 1960s. The National Capita...
Mar 07, 2019
Nearly 40,000 veterans waiting for disability benefits as backlog keeps growing
OTTAWA - Despite repeated promises to fix the mess, the number of veterans waiting to find out whether they qualify for disability benefits has continued to grow, and there are fears the turmoil will ...
Mar 07, 2019
A timeline of the SNC-Lavalin affair
OTTAWA - A chronology of the SNC-Lavalin controversy, according to public documents, reports and testimony to the House of Commons justice committee: Feb. 19, 2015 – The RCMP lays corruption and...
Mar 07, 2019
Wilson-Raybould could have effected change in Indigenous Services: leaders
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould would have brought a wealth of experience to the Indigenous services portfolio, including first-hand knowledge from the world of First Nations politics, some Indigenous l...
Mar 07, 2019
McMaster and Saskatchewan to meet in women's Final 8 basketball semi
TORONTO - They were once coach and player. They’ve been close friends ever since. But there will be no friendly catching up between Theresa Burns and Lisa Thomaidis between now and Saturday̵...
Mar 07, 2019
Trudeau not the prime minister of Quebec: Saskatchewan premier
Two western premiers say the SNC-Lavalin affair is distracting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a time when he should be focused on jobs in their region. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe took aim Thursd...
Mar 07, 2019