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New insurance act took effect New Year’s Day
A new set of insurance regulations came into effect on Wednesday.The Insurance Act replaces the 40-year-old Saskatchewan Insurance Act.Jan Seibel, the director of the real estate and insurance divisio...
Jan 02, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Jan. 2, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Alison Sandstrom about new year resolutions.
Jan 02, 2020
Montreal airport refuellers strike, but labour board orders union back to table
MONTREAL - Workers in charge of refuelling planes at two Montreal airports went on strike Tuesday morning, prompting the city's airport authority to warn of possible flight delays. Hours&nbs...
Jan 02, 2020
Lafreniere, Canada thump Slovakia to advance to semifinals at world juniors
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Canada's quest for gold remains on track at the world junior hockey championship. Alexis Lafreniere scored and added an assist in his return from injury as part of a res...
Jan 02, 2020
Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher out indefinitely with concussion
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has been placed on injured reserve with a concussion and is out indefinitely. Canadiens coach Claude Julien confirmed Gallagher's injury Thursday as Montre...
Jan 02, 2020
Passenger train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries
MACGREGOR, Man. - RCMP say a Via Rail passenger train has derailed west of Winnipeg with a dozen people on board. They say passengers and crew are being assessed but do not appear to be seriously inju...
Jan 02, 2020
Bye-bye buoy: Large beacon removed from Florida beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A large red navigation buoy that bobbed around the Atlantic Ocean for two years was removed Thursday from a Florida beach where it had become something of a tourist attraction...
Jan 02, 2020
Prince Albert welcomes first baby of 2020
She has a famous name and an exciting entrance into the world to match.Newborn Grace Kelly Morin made her regal arrival at 5:02 a.m. on Wednesday, becoming the city's first baby of the new decade. Gra...
Jan 02, 2020 Parents Gary and Christina pose with their new daughter and Dr. Lalita Malhotra (right). (submitted photo/Victoria Hospital Foundation)
Sour notes for Macron from striking Paris Opera musicians
PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a compromise between his government and unions over plans to change the pension system that have led to sustained strikes - including from Paris...
Jan 02, 2020
Poll on best prime ministers of the 20th century suggests regional divide
OTTAWA - There appears to be a regional divide in how fondly Canadians view prime ministers past, according to a poll that might shed light on today's politics. The survey from the ...
Jan 02, 2020
