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Federal judge blocks Missouri's 8-week abortion ban
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A new Missouri ban on abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy won't take effect Wednesday after a federal judge temporarily blocked it from being implemented. U.S. District J...
Aug 27, 2019

Quebec designer and partner say they were victims of homophobic attack
MONTREAL - A Quebec fashion designer said Sunday that an alleged violent attack against him and his partner over the weekend is proof that homophobia remains a problem in Canada. Markantoine Lync...
Aug 27, 2019

Police identify, search for two suspects involved in Holbein hit and run
After tips and information submitted by the public, Shellbrook RCMP investigators have identified two suspects involved in a theft and hit and run at a Holbein gas station on Aug. 13.Both men are from...
Aug 27, 2019 John Vincent Fryingpan. (submitted photo/RCMP)

Company to remove pro-Maxime Bernier billboards that criticize 'mass immigration'
OTTAWA - The owner of billboards currently showcasing ads that seek to promote the People's Party of Canada's controversial stance on immigration reversed course on Sunday, saying the company wou...
Aug 27, 2019

Brazil, Bolivia assessing needs after Canada offers $15M aid for Amazon fires
OTTAWA - A Canadian official says Brazil and other Amazon-basin countries are considering Canada's offer of $15 million and equipment to help fight the fires destroying the South American rainforest. ...
Aug 27, 2019

Trudeau not expected to meet with Iranian foreign minister on G7 sidelines
BIARRITZ, France - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not expected to meet with a top Iranian official who dropped in to the G7 summit unannounced Sunday, even as other Group of Seven leaders and offici...
Aug 27, 2019

Everything is coming up Milhouse in Riderville!
There is a Simpson's episode where Milhouse, the geeky friend of Bart Simpson has a great day and at the end says "Everything is coming up Millhouse!" The spurt of luck Milhouse got in that episode is...
Aug 27, 2019

River Road Festival at St. Louis
The River Road Festival will be held September 12th, 13th and 14th, at the River Road Centre in St Louis.The program will be jam packed! Donny Parenteau, Leah Dorion, Dallas and Phil Boyer, and more! ...
Aug 27, 2019

EU, conservationists face off over trade in live elephants
GENEVA - The European Union is squaring off against conservationists like Jane Goodall and celebrities like actress Judi Dench over efforts by some African and Middle Eastern countries to limit trade ...
Aug 27, 2019

Federal incentive looks to help Sask. businesses go green
An incentive from the federal government will help some businesses in Saskatchewan that want to make their operations a little bit more green.The Climate Action Incentive Fund is available for small- ...
Aug 27, 2019 Alexander Manykin | Dreamstime.com