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Two groups challenging Quebec law on religious neutrality
MONTREAL - A Montreal-born woman involved in the legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 62 says she lives in constant fear when she leaves home wearing her niqab. ‘I am always scared becaus...
Nov 07, 2017
Central Alberta Sting AA Ringettte Update
The Central Alberta Sting U19AA ringette team won three of their four games in Regina's Invitational Tournament this past weekend as they went on to finish fourth overall. The Sting were edged 6-5 in ...
Nov 07, 2017
Olds Grizzlys hosting Minor Hockey Appreciation Night
The Friends of the Grizzlys ownership group is excited to invite all minor hockey players and families in South Central Alberta to their Minor Hockey Appreciation Night on Friday Nov 10. Players weari...
Nov 07, 2017
RCMP investigate armed robbery at Alix Hotel
ALIX- Bashaw RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the Alix Hotel on Monday afternoon. Mounties received a 911 call shortly before 1:00 p.m. A man entered the hotel bar, carrying what appeared to be a...
Nov 07, 2017
Liberals seek to tighten workplace harassment rules for businesses, Parliament
OTTAWA - The federal government is embarking on a regulatory overhaul to crack down on harassment in federal workplaces, from Parliament Hill to local bank branches. New legislation unveiled Tuesday i...
Nov 07, 2017
Senator wants to discuss Cape Breton autonomy, suggests First Nation as model
A Mi’kmaq senator says Cape Breton could follow the lead of a First Nation that transformed itself economically through self-sufficiency, and discuss separating from Nova Scotia. Sen. Daniel Chr...
Nov 07, 2017
Ontario centre to research uses and effectiveness of medicinal marijuana
As the use of medicinal cannabis grows, a new Ontario research centre says it plans to look into whether pot is actually an effective treatment for various ailments. The Michael G. DeGroote Centre for...
Nov 07, 2017
Democrats try to look forward but are still haunted by 2016
Time has not healed the Democratic party’s wounds. On Election Day 2016, Democrats suffered a devastating and shocking loss. A year later, they’re still sorting through the wreckage. The i...
Nov 07, 2017
Ask Brianna: What should I do if I think I'm underpaid?
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans - all the real-w...
Nov 07, 2017
Democrats sweep Virginia, New Jersey governor's races
RICHMOND, Va. - Voters in Virginia and New Jersey gave Democratic gubernatorial candidates large victories Tuesday and sent a clear message of rebuke to Republican President Donald Trump. In Virginia&...
Nov 07, 2017