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Bergs to berries: $32 million Arctic research grant funds wide variety of work
OTTAWA - Canada's largest program of Arctic research will receive more than $32 million in funding over the next five years, the federal government announced Tuesday. Louis Fortier, head of ArcticNet,...
Apr 18, 2019
Cosby's insurer settles LA accuser's suit before deposition
PHILADELPHIA - Bill Cosby's insurance company has settled another lawsuit filed by a female accuser a week before the imprisoned comedian was set to give a deposition in the case, prompting Cosby to c...
Apr 18, 2019
Muskrat love: Detroit-area Catholics permitted to eat rodent
Detroit-area Roman Catholics have one more dining option during Lent than most other followers of the faith. The culinary appeal of that item, however, is up for debate. A long-standing permission all...
Apr 18, 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 18, 2019
Canada-Russia series coming to Prince Albert
The 2019 CIBC Canada-Russia Series will be making a stop in Prince Albert on Thursday, Nov. 14.Held annually in six cities across the country, the series features CHL regional league teams comprised o...
Apr 18, 2019 Parker Kelly represented the WHL this year along with teammates Ian Scott and Brett Leason at the CIBC Canada/Russia series held in Kamloops and Langley. (Robert Murray/Western Hockey League)
Notre Dame fire highlights importance of detailed documentation for rebuilding
MONTREAL - The fire that swept through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday should serve as a reminder that having proper plans and documentation of valued Canadian buildings is crucial, ...
Apr 18, 2019
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante faces online threats over secularism stance
MONTREAL - Quebec's premier is speaking out against online threats levelled against Montreal's mayor over her stance on Bill 21. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante has said she's been the target of increas...
Apr 18, 2019
Local organization makes "cheeky" offer for city-owned land
A local non-profit organization wants to buy a piece of land in Prince Albert, and is asking the city for the same incentives other local developers have received. KIN Enterprises sent a cheque for $5...
Apr 18, 2019 KIN Enterprises has offered to buy the property next to its Starlight Restaurant operation. (KIN Enterprises)
Jason Momoa shaves signature beard to promote recycling
LOS ANGELES - "Aquaman" is clean-shaven. Actor Jason Momoa on Wednesday released a video in which he shaved off his signature beard and moustache in order to promote recycling. He started by saying fa...
Apr 18, 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 18, 2019
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