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Full, updated provincial budget to be released today
On Monday, Saskatchewan politicians will pick up where they left off nearly three months ago, heading back into the legislative chambers to debate a budget and finish the spring sitting.The sitting wa...
Jun 15, 2020
Justices rule gay workers protected from job discrimination
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative...
Jun 15, 2020
Canadian international Alphonso Davies voted Bayern player of the month for May
MUNICH - Canadian international Alphonso Davies has been voted Bayern Munich's player of the month for May. The 19-year-old Bayern Munich fullback got 37 per cent of the fan vote, ahead of Joshua Kimm...
Jun 15, 2020
PHOTOS: State of emergency declared in Humboldt after heavy rains cause flooding
Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench declared a local state of emergency Sunday after several inches of heavy rainfall flooded portions of the city.The storm began around 3 p.m., hitting the northwestern portion...
Jun 15, 2020
Ceremony to be held for families of two Indigenous people killed by N.B. police
METEPENAGIAG, N.B. - The families of two Indigenous people recently shot to death by New Brunswick police were expected to meet today at a First Nation near Miramichi. A message po...
Jun 15, 2020
Local high schools still trying to make graduation special
Prince Albert's two biggest high schools are ready to recognize their 2020 graduates.Ecole St Mary High School is set to have nearly 200 students graduate this year. Principal Mark Phaneuf said people...
Jun 15, 2020
Melfort Heliport project goes to tender, completion date before Sept. 30
The Melfort Heliport Project has gone to tender.The project will see a heliport built on the grounds of Melfort Union Hospital."This is a new milestone for the Health Advocacy Committee and the helipo...
Jun 15, 2020
Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen
NEW YORK - After voicing support for Woody Allen and criticizing cancel culture, Spike Lee apologized Saturday for words he said were "wrong." In an interview Friday on the New York radio station WOR ...
Jun 15, 2020
Bars reopening in New Orleans. Will tourists come?
NEW ORLEANS - Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an uncertain one, as they began letting customers in Saturday for the first time in months. Capacity is limited to 25 per cent,...
Jun 15, 2020
National Housing Council staffing and B.C. oil leak; In The News for June 15
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 15 ... --- ...
Jun 15, 2020