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Liberals, Senate headed for legislative showdown over union bill
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has set up a showdown with the Senate over whether workers should be required to unionize through a secret ballot. Labour Minister Patty Hajdu told the Commons on Frida...
May 05, 2017
German airport offers prayer booth in 65 languages
BERLIN - Feeling nervous before your flight? Travellers at one German airport can now receive spiritual solace by entering a booth and listening to a prayer of their choice before boarding the plane. ...
May 05, 2017
NDP would reinstate Nova Scotia film tax credit, programs cut in 2015
HALIFAX - New Democrats in Nova Scotia are promising to reinstate a film tax credit axed by the Liberal government, NDP Leader Gary Burrill pledged Friday, saying the government’s move left the ...
May 05, 2017
Province introduces construction standards legislation
EDMONTON- Legislation has been introduced in Alberta to protect buyers of new houses and condos from shoddy workmanship. The law proposes minimum construction standards and also calls for builders to ...
May 05, 2017
Puerto Rico to close 179 public schools amid crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico is closing 179 public schools in a move expected to save more than $7 million amid a deep economic crisis that has sparked an exodus to the U.S. mainland in the pas...
May 05, 2017
Red Deer RCMP lay numerous drug, weapon and theft charges
RED DEER- Recent RCMP property crime and weapons arrests have resulted in 18 firearms charges against four people. Mounties also arrested several suspects who attempted to flee police in vehicles or o...
May 05, 2017
Universities must create diversity plan or lose research money: council
OTTAWA - Universities have less than two years to find ways to recruit more women and minorities for Canada Research Chairs, or they won’t get any more positions funded by the federal government...
May 05, 2017
Police dealing with 'concerning' number of vehicle thefts
Drayton Valley RCMP have reissued their call for people to lock vehicle doors after vehicle thefts as well as theft-from-vehicle complaints continue to occur. Mounties say over the past week six vehic...
May 05, 2017
Human rights code changes will apply on reserve: justice minister
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould - a former First Nations leader - says a proposed government bill that changes the human rights code will apply on reserves, adding she hopes individuals...
May 05, 2017
Ex-deputy mayor to revive burlesque career for charity
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - A former deputy mayor in New Jersey is resurrecting her career as a burlesque dancer for charity. Former Jersey City deputy mayor Leona Beldini will take the stage as Hope Diamond ...
May 05, 2017