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Muskrat love: Detroit-area Catholics permitted to eat rodent
DETROIT - Roman Catholics in the Detroit area get a reprieve from their obligation to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. But only to dine on a certain rodent. The Archdiocese of Detroit ...
Apr 16, 2019
Trudeau pressed for budget bill changes to beef up proposed 'right to housing'
OTTAWA - Housing advocates want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tweak his government's omnibus budget bill to give greater teeth to the bodies overseeing a new right to housing. Characterizing h...
Apr 16, 2019
Stolen wooden fisherman known as 'Shorty' returned to NS business
PEGGY'S COVE, N.S. - A popular wooden fisherman that was stolen from a tourist spot in Peggy's Cove, N.S., earlier this week is now back in front of his owner's business. Peter Richardson, who ow...
Apr 16, 2019
Notre Dame fire highlights importance of detailed documentation for rebuilding
The fire that swept through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday is a reminder that having proper plans and documentation of valued Canadian heritage buildings is crucial. The Heritage Foundat...
Apr 16, 2019
Ontario 'alarmist' over federal powers if carbon pricing law stands, court hears
TORONTO - The federal government says Ontario is being "alarmist" in its fight against Ottawa's carbon pricing law. It says there is no merit to the province's claim that Ottawa will gain vast new pow...
Apr 16, 2019
Lloydminster Knight of Columbus Golf Tournament
Akin to your continued community-based support of Lloydminster initiatives, charities and needs, the Knights council of Lloydminster dedicates much of its service in support of Lloydminster's needs. A...
Apr 16, 2019
Spanish soccer's La Liga to set up youth academy in Toronto region
TORONTO - Looking to further its brand overseas, La Liga has chosen Toronto as site of the Spanish league's first soccer academy in North America. The academy, which will be open to boys and girl...
Apr 16, 2019
Four Roses eyes expanded US sales with distillery expansion
FRANKFORT, Ky. - An iconic Kentucky bourbon that reintroduced itself to American whiskey drinkers only last decade is ready to ramp up production in hopes of gaining a greater foothold in the U.S. Fou...
Apr 16, 2019
Court orders lobbying czar to take new look at Aga Khan's vacation gift to PM
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has ordered the lobbying commissioner to take another look at whether the Aga Khan broke the rules by giving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a&nb...
Apr 16, 2019
Relay for Life
Prince Albert Relay for Life will be Saturday, June 8 at Kinsment Park.
Apr 16, 2019
