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Aid groups say Ottawa still hampering work in Afghanistan, despite legislation
OTTAWA - Canadian aid groups say they are still facing roadblocks from Ottawa in getting aid into Afghanistan, despite Parliament passing legislation this spring intended to keep them from being prose...
Nov 23, 2023
Canada Soccer to honour Sinclair, Schmidt and McLeod at Australia friendly in B.C.
Captain Christine Sinclair won't be the only player in the spotlight when Canada hosts Australia in Victoria and Vancouver next month. Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod and midfielder Sophie Schmidt, who...
Nov 23, 2023
Quebec public sector strikes: Premier Legault says ready to increase offer
Quebec Premier Franois Legault says he's ready to increase his government's offer to striking public sector workers, but he says their unions have to show more flexibility. He made the comments today ...
Nov 23, 2023
Reminder - Hospital E.R. Operates on Triage System
Reminder: The Emergency Room in the hospital does NOT operate on a first-come, first-served basis; it operates on the triage system.Triaging patients means prioritizing a person based on the urgency o...
Nov 23, 2023
Verdict reserved in Lafonde murder case
Editor's note: the following story contains graphic descriptions of violenceAfter more than three hours of hearing arguments from lawyers, the Madame Justice overseeing a murder trial at Court of King...
Nov 23, 2023
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recen...
Nov 23, 2023
18-year-old man dies in rollover south of Prince Albert
A single-vehicle rollover south of Prince Albert has claimed the life of an 18-year-old man.The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday on Highway 2 south of Highway 11.The man was the only pers...
Nov 23, 2023
Dear Carrie
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Dear Carrie, Maybe you can help me out. I'm a you...
Nov 23, 2023
Trevor Panczak in Wynyard
The Quill Plains Regional Arts Council first concert of the 2023-24 Series will be Friday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wynyard Civic Centre.VIDEO BELOWSee the poster below for details.
Nov 23, 2023
Batman folder, Chinese diplomats and nixed charges: what the Ortis jury didn't hear
OTTAWA - A jury has declared former RCMP intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis guilty of disclosing secrets to targets of police interest in violation of the Security of Information Act. The verdict...
Nov 23, 2023
