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NDP, labour groups want new parents to be able to access EI if they lose their job
OTTAWA - New Democrats and labour leaders are calling on Ottawa to change the employment insurance program so Canadians who take parental leave can still access unemployment benefits if they are out o...
Feb 15, 2024

Trudeau downplays Liberal divisions on Israel-Hamas war, NDP calls for firmer stance
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says diverse views in his caucus are a source of strength as questions persist about Liberal discord over the government's policy on the Israel-Hamas war. Trudea...
Feb 15, 2024

NLSD schools plan for withdrawal of noon-hour supervision
While the next round of rotating strikes won't affect its schools, the withdrawal of noon-hour supervision will affect students and parents. After talks broke down between the provincial government an...
Feb 15, 2024

Guilty pleas entered following $2,500 meth bust
A woman who was caught in Prince Albert with $2,500 worth of methamphetamine, has taken responsibility for her actions.Ilona Josie appeared by video when her case was spoken to on Wednesday at Prince ...
Feb 15, 2024

Quebec cold case murder: Defence says accused killed victim but denies premeditation
SAGUENAY, Que. - The lawyer for a Quebec man charged with the first-degree murder and sexual assault of a 19-year-old junior college student in 2000 has told a jury her client admits to breaking into ...
Feb 15, 2024

RCMP search property in North Battleford as part of ongoing investigation
A police presence in North Battleford caught some residents by surprise Thursday morning.Battlefords RCMP were on the scene at a house on 101 Street near the 1800 block in the city.Officers were searc...
Feb 15, 2024

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Thursday publicly confirmed that Russia's has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Ear...
Feb 15, 2024

Toronto looks to keep rolling against Montreal in PWHL's "Battle on Bay Street"
Toronto star forward Sarah Nurse is excited for what's been dubbed the "Battle on Bay Street." Toronto hosts Montreal on Friday in the first Professional Women's Hockey League game at Scotiabank Arena...
Feb 15, 2024

Lack of snow forces cancellation of dog sled races at P.A. Winter Festival
Mother Nature is forcing the Prince Albert Winter Festival to make a 'ruff' decision on its upcoming outdoor events.The Festival announced recently it has had to cancel the dog sled races for Feb. 24 ...
Feb 15, 2024

Almost one-third of small businesses in Sask. did not pay back CEBA loan
Almost one-third of small Saskatchewan businesses were not able to repay the $60,000 Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan by the Jan. 18 deadline.Brianna Solberg, the director of the Prairies...
Feb 15, 2024