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A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president has gone missing and a search is underway
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) - A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president and nine others went missing Monday and a search was underway, the president's office said. The plane carrying 51-year-old Vic...
Jun 10, 2024
Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work
OTTAWA - Two First Nations have launched a court application against lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying they're being paid too much for their wor...
Jun 10, 2024
Saskatchewan’s tourism sector saw major increases in 2023
Tourism in Saskatchewan was up in 2023, with overnight visits to the province and travel spending both increasing significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the Government of Saskatche...
Jun 10, 2024
Whisky, rum and key lime pie: Smith and DeSantis place wager on Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have made a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup final. Smith says in a social media post that if the Florida Panthers win the hock...
Jun 10, 2024
World champion Simoneau leads Canada's artistic swimmers at Paris Olympics
MONTREAL - World champion Jacqueline Simoneau will lead Canada's artistic swim team into this summer's Paris Games as it seeks its first Olympic medal in 24 years. The 27-year-old from Saint-Laurent, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says
The Liberal government plans to take the first legislative step Monday toward increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland flagged the timing Sunday, saying the go...
Jun 10, 2024
Hundreds of uncertified teachers being used to fill shortages in Saskatchewan
It's well known that schools across the province and nation are struggling to fill teacher vacancies. What may be less known is the number of uncertified teachers working in Saskatchewan classrooms.Ac...
Jun 10, 2024
Church fire that destroyed Group of Seven murals not suspicious at this time: police
TORONTO - Toronto police say a devastating fire at the historic St. Anne's Anglican Church is not being treated as suspicious at this time, although investigators are still trying to determine what ca...
Jun 10, 2024
They're not all on the same political team, but Oilers fever has brought MPs together
OTTAWA - They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever. Support for the Edmonton Oilers as they seek a Stanley Cup victory has swept the country, and...
Jun 10, 2024
Foreign meddling inquiry must investigate allegations against MPs: opposition parties
OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties say a public inquiry into foreign interference must address findings that some MPs "wittingly" participated in meddling. The House of Commons is set to vote on a Bl...
Jun 10, 2024
