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Old building housing temporary Senate makes new cameras shake
OTTAWA - The long-delayed introduction of cameras to broadcast meetings of the Senate is proceeding after a shaky start. The House of Commons has been televised for more than 40 years but the Senate i...
Feb 08, 2019
What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 8, 2019
News director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about the recent cold temperatures, and how Prince Albert residents dealt with freezing conditions 100 years ago.
Feb 08, 2019
Federal bill would make Sept. 30 holiday for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Sept. 30 might become a new statutory holiday commemorating victims of residential schools. The House of Commons heritage committee approved a measure Tuesday to make the last day of Septembe...
Feb 08, 2019
Federal public prosecutor asks court to strike SNC-Lavalin plea for deal
OTTAWA - The federal director of public prosecutions is officially asking a court to toss out a plea from SNC-Lavalin to spare the company from criminal proceedings. The director's court filing i...
Feb 08, 2019
Montreal in running to receive United Nations administrative office
Montreal has been chosen as one of four cities to host United Nations service centres under a proposal that would see the international body consolidate some administrative operations in sel...
Feb 08, 2019
Microsoft offers online protection to politicos amid pre-election security fears
OTTAWA - As a federal election approaches, Microsoft is offering advanced online threat-detection tools to Canadian political candidates and parties to shore up their cyberdefences. Microsoft's Accoun...
Feb 08, 2019
In past P.A. had to stay warm in different ways
Some weather records have been falling by the wayside this winter.Prince Albert and the surrounding area has endured cold temperatures not seen in decades. The conditions have likely left many thankfu...
Feb 08, 2019
Hackers targeting Canadian banks, mining companies, expert tells MPs
OTTAWA - Foreign hackers have targeted Canadian banks, mining companies and government institutions in recent years to steal valuable secrets and spread malware, a leading cybersecurity anal...
Feb 08, 2019
CFL free agency: A look at top players to watch
CFL free agency is set to begin at noon ET on Tuesday. Here's a look at some of the top players expected to hit the open market: QUARTERBACKS Mike Reilly: The 34-year-old led the CFL in passing...
Feb 08, 2019
SNC-Lavalin viewed as jewel of Quebec Inc. that needs to be protected: professor
TORONTO - For more than a century, SNC-Lavalin has been viewed with pride in Quebec as it grew from a small firm specializing in hydraulics into a global engineering and construction giant. ...
Feb 08, 2019
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