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NDP MP proposes changes to federal insolvency laws to increase pension protections
TORONTO - An Ontario backbench member of Parliament tabled a bill Monday to amend Canada’s insolvency laws so they offer more protections to pension plans, post-retirement benefits and severance...
Nov 06, 2017
Trump: 'Great confidence' in Saudi anti-corruption push
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump expressed “great confidence” in Saudi leaders Monday amid what the kingdom describes as an ongoing anti-corruption push, writing in a tweet, “They...
Nov 06, 2017
Bombers look to continue winning ways against Eskimos in West semifinal
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have more than home-field advantage working for them Sunday when they host the Edmonton Eskimos in the West Division semifinal. Winnipeg’s first home playoff conte...
Nov 06, 2017
Jail time for Red Deer woman who crashed school bus while impaired
A Red Deer woman has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for being impaired while driving a school bus in Red Deer when it crashed with students on board. Shelly Joy Kolodychuk was also given a 12-month...
Nov 06, 2017
Philanthropist Murray Koffler, founder of Shoppers Drug Mart, dead at 93
TORONTO - Murray Koffler, the founder of Shoppers Drug Mart, has died at the age of 93, according to Loblaw Companies Ltd. Toronto-born Koffler was a pharmacist when he founded Shoppers in 1962. The c...
Nov 06, 2017
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't follow Ontario cannabis model
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister signalled Monday that the province’s private sector will be involved in the distribution of marijuana when recreational use is legalized next July. Pa...
Nov 06, 2017
Bombers star Harris says details, bond with O-line led to rushing title
WINNIPEG - Andrew Harris pointed to a couple of reasons why he captured his first CFL rushing title and set a league record for receptions by a running back. It was the extra, little things the Blue B...
Nov 06, 2017
Wally Buono says David Braley plans to own B.C. Lions for entire 2018 season
SURREY, B.C. - Wally Buono was asked to repeat his answer a second time, just so it was crystal clear. While discussing his own future with the B.C. Lions following a miserable campaign that started w...
Nov 06, 2017
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Nov. 6 --- CANADA SEEKING TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP CHANGES IN 3 YEARS: Canadian negotiators are pushing for three key changes to the original Trans-Pacific P...
Nov 06, 2017
Halifax's Brooklyn: Downtown Dartmouth one of country's hippest neighbourhoods
DARTMOUTH, N.S. - It’s 3:30 on a Friday afternoon after a busy lunch rush that filled a 60-seat restaurant in downtown Dartmouth. Standing behind The Canteen’s bar, chef and co-owner Renee...
Nov 06, 2017