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Feds won't extend bilingualism bonus to employees who speak an Indigenous language
OTTAWA - The federal Treasury Board says it has no plans to expand a bonus - now paid to employees who speak English and French - to those who know an Indigenous language. The bilingualism bonus is an...
Aug 23, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sign hydrogen deal
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the German chancellor are visiting the western Newfoundland town of Stephenville later today, where they're set to sign a green energy deal. A local company ...
Aug 23, 2022
Ottawa to sign MOUs with Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen on materials for electric vehicles
TORONTO - Ottawa is expected to sign separate agreements with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday that will see the two German auto manufacturers secure access to Canadian raw materials for batter...
Aug 23, 2022
Gary Gaines, coach of 'Friday Night Lights' fame, dead at 73
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Gary Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in the book and movie "Friday Night Lights," has died. He was 73. Gaines' family said in a statement the for...
Aug 22, 2022
Mexico crushes Canada 10-0 at Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - A site of many historic battles over the years, Matamoros calls itself the city of the undefeated, loyal and heroic. The Mexican Little League team from that border community...
Aug 22, 2022
Twelve-year-old Lucy Lin among CP Women's Open qualifiers
OTTAWA - Twelve-year-old Lucy Lin of Vancouver earned one of four spots into this week's 2022 CP Women's Open with a steady round of golf in Monday's final qualifier at the Marshes Golf Club. Lin, the...
Aug 22, 2022
Sask. accusing federal employees of trespassing to get water samples
The Saskatchewan government has questions for the federal government about water samples.A letter to federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Jeremy Cockrill - Saskatchewan's minister responsib...
Aug 22, 2022
Saskatchewan residents getting $500 ‘affordability cheque’ this fall
With prices still on the rise in Saskatchewan, the provincial government is now ready to provide financial help to its residents.In a video posted on social media Monday, Premier Scott Moe announced t...
Aug 22, 2022
‘I Wanna Rock’: Opening night finally arrives for Rock of Ages
The EA Rawlinson Centre will be Rockin once again as a major musical production takes the stage.The show "Rock of Ages", a musical featuring the songs of the classic rock era opens at the performing a...
Aug 22, 2022
B.C. Lions regrouping after foot injury to starter Nathan Rourke
SURREY, B.C. - He's out of action for the foreseeable future but quarterback Nathan Rourke still provided his teammates with an emotional lift by attending practice Monday. "Just to see his smile, man...
Aug 22, 2022
