Author Archives:
Canadian sports fans have changed since the Blue Jays' World Series wins
TORONTO - After more than a quarter century since one of the country's major pro sports teams took home a championship, Canadian sports fans will finally be able to celebrate on Monday with a par...
Jun 16, 2019
What dad means to me: a pre-schooler's point of view
He's been there to listen when we needed advice, taught us how to catch us a fish, and even scared away the monster from underneath the bed, but what is it about dad that makes him special?As it just ...
Jun 16, 2019 The children at Children's Choice wanted to give their dads a hand for all his hard work. (Submitted Photo)
Edibles, other pot products, will hit shelves after mid-December: Ottawa
Canadians looking to buy cannabis-infused brownies or lotions will find a "limited selection" in legal stores in mid-December at the earliest, the federal government says, but industry ...
Jun 16, 2019
Liberals hope to deal with HIV non-disclosure issue if re-elected: Lametti
TORONTO - The Liberals hope to address the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure if re-elected in the fall, the federal justice minister said Friday as advocacy groups pushed the govern...
Jun 16, 2019
Business leaders urge Trudeau to meet Pelosi, as well as Trump to push new NAFTA
OTTAWA - For now, he's going to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, but Canadian business leaders say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be talking to Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi to ...
Jun 16, 2019
Outlaws wrap up regular season with big win
The Prince Albert Outlaws wrapped up their regular season in the senior rankings of the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League with a 14-7 victory over the Meewasin Valley Plainsmen in Saskatoon on Saturday. Br...
Jun 16, 2019 Arliss McCloy scores against the Steelers earlier this season. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
AFN chief urges leaders to ensure passage of key bills for Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders must ensure three pieces of legislation of "fundamental importance" to Indigenous Peoples and the country pass before the election, says Assembly of First...
Jun 16, 2019
Federal cabinet decision on fate of Trans Mountain pipeline due Tuesday
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's $4.5-billion gamble to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline in a bid to get it expanded will come to a head on Tuesday when the federal cabinet decides whether to sign off...
Jun 16, 2019
Election a chance to toughen climate-change targets: McKenna
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is hinting that the upcoming Liberal election platform will promise deeper cuts to greenhouse-gas emissions, including the possibility of legislati...
Jun 16, 2019
Newfoundland iceberg tours draw more visitors as climate warms: tour operator
TRINITY, N.L. - Instead of May flowers, late spring in Newfoundland and Labrador is known for the towering icebergs sent drifting down the province's coasts. After separating - or "calving" - fro...
Jun 16, 2019
