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Single tax form in Quebec a no-go for federal Liberals, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau threw cold water on any idea his government would give in to the demand for a single tax form in Quebec. Quebec Premier Francois Legault wants Ottawa to agree to...
Feb 05, 2019
Sherbrooke to consider holding Francophonie Games after New Brunswick pulls plug
SHERBROOKE, , Que. - After losing out to New Brunswick in the race to hold the 2021 Francophonie Games and then seeing the winner withdraw last week, Sherbrooke, Que. is contemplating a pinch-hitting ...
Feb 05, 2019
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign defensive back Jonathan Rose
The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American defensive back Jonathan Rose to a one-year extension. Rose led the CFL with five interceptions last year, along with four forced fumbles. He also had intercep...
Feb 05, 2019
Dalhousie profs ask university to confirm blackface violates code of conduct
HALIFAX - Dalhousie University’s leadership is facing mounting pressure to take a clear stance on blackface, with a group of law professors asking the school’s top academic administrator t...
Feb 05, 2019
New utility rates take effect March 1
RED DEER- Rates will be going up starting March 1 after Red Deer city council passed amendments to the Utility Bylaw and the Electric Utility Bylaw. In 2019, the average household will see an increase...
Feb 05, 2019
Toronto FC confirms signing of German-born U.S. international Terrence Boyd
Toronto FC has confirmed the signing of U.S. international forward Terrence Boyd. The 27-year was out of contract after spending the last three seasons with SV Darmstadt 98 in the German second tier. ...
Feb 05, 2019
Pasta and rifle names, 10 biathlon questions with Canada's Gow brothers
CANMORE, Alta. - Canada’s biathlon team gets a rare chance to race at home in a World Cup starting Thursday in Canmore, Alta. The last World Cup held at the Canmore Nordic Centre in 2016 was the...
Feb 05, 2019
Mayerthorpe RCMP investigate fatal collision
MAYERTHORPE- On February 2, at approximately 11 a.m., the Mayerthorpe RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision between a truck and an SUV in the eastbound lanes of Highway 43 near Highway 22. Prelimi...
Feb 05, 2019
Pasta and rifle names, 10 biathlon questions with Canada's Gow brothers
CANMORE, Alta. - Canada’s biathlon team gets a rare chance to race at home in a World Cup starting Thursday in Canmore, Alta. The last World Cup held at the Canmore Nordic Centre in 2016 was the...
Feb 05, 2019
Mourinho accepts guilty plea for tax fraud in Spain
MADRID - Former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho received a one-year suspended sentence after reaching a guilty plea for tax fraud in Spain on Tuesday. Mourinho will not have to serve time after admitt...
Feb 05, 2019