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Federal government to join assessment of Teck coal mine expansion in B.C.
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced it will join in an environmental assessment of a major expansion to a proposed southern British Columbia coal mine. A spokeswoman for Environment Min...
Aug 19, 2020
Prorogation was a surprise, but a new throne speech is welcome, Liberal MPs say
OTTAWA - Liberal MPs were surprised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to shut down Parliament Tuesday, but many say they believe it was the right call to hit the reset bu...
Aug 19, 2020
Liberals plan to use regulations to create income support after CERB winds down
OTTAWA - The Liberals plan to use existing tools to quickly create a new support measure next month for struggling workers who won't qualify for employment insurance. Some four million worke...
Aug 19, 2020
Opposition parties decry black ink in WE documents, allege continuing coverup
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are taking issue with the black ink applied to many of the thousands of pages of newly released documents about the WE Charity controversy. Prime Minister Justin Trude...
Aug 19, 2020
Grichuk hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2 for sweep
BALTIMORE - Randal Grichuk extended his recent power surge with two home runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the fading Baltimore Orioles with a 5-2 victory Wednesday. Gric...
Aug 19, 2020
CFL Players' Association says it has secured financial assistance for members
There will be no pro football in Canada in 2020, but the CFL Players' Association says it has secured its membership some financial help. The union told players in a memo Wednesday thos...
Aug 19, 2020
Point's OT winner lifts Lightning over Jackets 5-4 in Game 5
TORONTO - The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated Columbus from the Stanley Cup playoffs in five games on Wednesday, rallying from a two-goal, third-period deficit before beating the Blue Jackets 5-4 on Br...
Aug 19, 2020
Four new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, seven new recoveries
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total amount to 1,586.The new cases are in the North West (two) and South West (two) zones.This is now the third consecutive day wher...
Aug 19, 2020
Cumberland House Cree Nation buys fire truck from P.A.
The residents of Cumberland House and nearby Cumberland House Cree Nation have access to a fire truck, thanks to the City of Prince Albert, and assistance from Saskatchewan First Nations Emergency Man...
Aug 19, 2020
Shuttle driver settles suit with Senators, ex-assistant GM
BUFFALO, N.Y. - A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL team reached an undisclosed settlement with a hotel shuttle driver, who sued both for negligence after being harassed in ...
Aug 19, 2020
