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Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in British Columbia would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe co...
Nov 28, 2024
$2.8 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Paid to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants in the second quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,400 groups and organizations across the province."Our...
Nov 28, 2024
Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliati...
Nov 28, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion mogul Peter Nygard. The high court has rejected a leave to appeal request concerning Nygard's extradition to the United...
Nov 28, 2024
Operation Red Nose Volunteers Start December 29
Starting December 29th, Operation Red Nose volunteers begin to hit the road and offer safe rides to everyone who wish to celebrate the holidays in complete peace of mind. The organization invites the ...
Nov 28, 2024
Canadian soldier dies of medical complications while serving in Belgium
A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications.The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday.It says he was serving ...
Nov 28, 2024
Sask. Chamber of Commerce calls for 'strategic' response to potential U.S. tariff
Commerce advisors say political leaders should prepare for the fallout if President-Elect Donald Trump's tariffs are enacted. But with complex trade dynamics, it's unclear if any strategy will benefit...
Nov 28, 2024
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation"...
Nov 28, 2024
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation"...
Nov 28, 2024
Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black's laser-precise draws drew oohs and aahs at the 2023 national women's curling championship. The Nova Scotia skip wants to get back to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for more of that...
Nov 28, 2024
