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Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Volunteers Needed
Get involved with the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey in Prince Albert National Park!It provides the public with an opportunity to conduct citizen science. Visitors who want to connect with nature and have...
May 31, 2019
East Central School Outdoor Concert
East Central School is hosting its first Outdoor Concert on Saturday, June 22 from 3 - 7:00 p.m.Look forward to great music, food and fun for the whole family.See the poster for full details.
May 31, 2019
Canada hasn't issued any permits for companies to ship waste, government says
OTTAWA - The federal government has issued no permits for Canadian companies to ship trash overseas since regulations changed three years ago but Canadian garbage is still showing up unwanted in ...
May 31, 2019
'Surveillance capitalism' turning kids into 'voodoo dolls': big-data panel chair
OTTAWA - The world's lawmakers have a duty to protect children from being turned into "voodoo dolls" by the "surveillance capitalism" of major high-tech companies, says the Canadian cha...
May 31, 2019
Norman, Vance being given 'privacy, space' on reinstatement talks: Minister
OTTAWA - Vice-Admiral Mark Norman and defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance are being given "their privacy and their space," Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan insisted Wednesday as he was grilled over why No...
May 31, 2019
Former imam turned federal Liberal candidate in Montreal hopes to build bridges
OTTAWA - A former imam whose sermon at the funeral of worshippers murdered at a Quebec City mosque attracted international attention will run for the federal Liberals in a Montreal riding. Hassan...
May 31, 2019
China warns Canada of 'consequences' of helping US in Huawei case
BEIJING - China warned Canada on Friday that it needs to be aware of the consequences of aiding the U.S. in a case involving the Chinese tech giant Huawei that is believed to have sparked the detentio...
May 31, 2019
Raptors playoff run 'bittersweet' for former Vancouver Grizzlies owner
VANCOUVER - Arthur Griffiths admits he has mixed emotions as he watches the Toronto Raptors' remarkable playoff run. Like many Canadians, he's captivated by the stunning shots and gritty performa...
May 31, 2019
Local golfer Hughes expects Hamilton course to challenge at RBC Canadian Open
Mackenzie Hughes grew up about 15 minutes from Hamilton Golf and Country Club and says he has played the course around 50 times. While the native of Dundas, Ont., will have the most experience playing...
May 31, 2019
Liberals rolling out new measures to protect migrant workers, newcomers
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is rolling out several new measures to protect vulnerable migrant workers and immigrants living in Canada. Starting next week, temporary foreign workers who find themse...
May 31, 2019
