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WATCH: Celebration Plaza named in honour of Gary W. Harris
Gary W. Harris has done it again. He already left his mark on his hometown through his donation to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at RDC. Now, the long-time businessman, volunteer and communit...
Jun 6, 2018
Sex assault prompts calls for alleged attacker to be labelled dangerous offender
HALIFAX - The alleged sexual assault of a Halifax woman by a man with a long history of sexual violence is prompting calls that he be designated a dangerous offender if found guilty. Sem Paul Obed has...
Jun 6, 2018
Canadian Open set to return to Hamilton Golf and Country Club in 2019, 2023
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Golf and Country Club has been officially named as host of the RBC Canadian Open in 2019 and 2023, finally confirming what had been anticipated since the membership voted to pu...
Jun 6, 2018
Nova Scotia shortlisted as potential site for world's first whale sanctuary
HALIFAX - A secret location along Nova Scotia’s southwest coast has been shortlisted as a potential site for the world’s first retirement home for whales and dolphins raised in captivity. ...
Jun 6, 2018
Alberta redesigns driver's licences, adds iconic dinosaur Albertosaurus
EDMONTON - Alberta is redesigning its driver’s licences and including one change that was 66 million years in the making. The new licences will have modern, updated security features such as cle...
Jun 6, 2018
Trans Mountain deal fails to change Suncor position on Canadian competitiveness
CALGARY - The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says it will continue to avoid spending on large growth projects in Canada despite the federal government’s move last week to purchase the Trans Mountain ...
Jun 6, 2018
Quarterback Matt Nichols leaves Blue Bombers practice with injury
WINNIPEG - Blue Bombers starting quarterback Matt Nichols left practice with an injury on Wednesday, and the team said he would be evaluated by a doctor. Nichols was stepping back to throw a pass late...
Jun 6, 2018
Liberals look at building affordable housing for homeless veterans
OTTAWA - The federal government is considering whether to foot the bill for the construction of affordable housing units as part of a fresh push to help homeless military veterans get off the streets ...
Jun 6, 2018
Saskatchewan brings in rules to prevent random street checks by police
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Police Commission is telling officers not to randomly stop people on the street and ask for information. The commission also reminded people Wednesday that they are under no ...
Jun 6, 2018
B.C. doctors can't limit opioids or discriminate against pain patients: college
VANCOUVER - British Columbia doctors treating patients with chronic pain will be required to prescribe opioids without limiting dosage or refusing to see patients who are on the medication that has co...
Jun 6, 2018