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My statement stands, Supreme Court justice says of alleged 'unwanted touching'
WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown continues to insist he did nothing wrong prior to an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council. A lawy...
Mar 14, 2023
If Ottawa wants tighten its purse, spending rules and more taxes could help: experts
OTTAWA - As the Liberal government drafts its spring budget, fiscal experts say it should consider stricter spending rules and higher taxes to improve federal finances. The budget comes at a time when...
Mar 14, 2023
Canada weighs need for new submarines as U.S., Britain push forward on nuclear fleets
OTTAWA - The clock is ticking for the Canadian military to decide whether to replace its submarines, as Canada's closest allies push ahead with plans to build new fleets. The Royal Canadian Navy launc...
Mar 14, 2023
Métis Nation to construct new homes in Île-a-la-Crosse
The Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) is doing its part to address homelessness and housing shortages in northern Saskatchewan.On the opening day of its Housing and Homelessness Conference on Tuesday...
Mar 14, 2023
Insigne expected to miss Toronto FC's next 3-4 games after aggravating groin injury
TORONTO - Star winger Lorenzo Insigne, who hobbled off in Toronto FC's season opener, is expected to miss the next three to four games after aggravating his groin injury. The MLS club said Insigne tra...
Mar 14, 2023
Raiders host nation's best ICE for final time
The Prince Albert Raiders (26-33-3-0) prepare for battle as they welcome the CHL-best Winnipeg ICE (52-9-1-0) to the Art Hauser Centre for the final time this season.The Raiders coming off a dominatin...
Mar 14, 2023
A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada
Two people are dead and nine others are injured after a pickup truck ran into multiple pedestrians in the eastern Quebec community of Amqui on Monday, with police alleging the driver acted deliberatel...
Mar 14, 2023
Australian company to buy Arctic Canadian Diamond Company's assets
YELLOWKNIFE - An Australian company is set to buy all of Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd.'s assets, including the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. Burgundy Diamond Mines has entere...
Mar 14, 2023
US no longer seeking death for man convicted in Sjodin case
U.S. prosecutors said Tuesday that they will no longer seek the death penalty for the man convicted in the kidnapping and killing of college student Dru Sjodin in 2003 in a case that led to changes in...
Mar 14, 2023
Gun amnesty program set to begin in Saskatchewan
Police forces in Saskatchewan are once again teaming up to take unwanted guns off people's hands.The 2023 Firearm Amnesty Program is to begin Monday and run until April 9.In that time frame, people ca...
Mar 14, 2023
