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Trump: Sudan to join UAE, Bahrain in recognizing Israel
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced Friday that Sudan will start to normalize ties with Israel, making it the third Arab state to do so as part of U.S.-brokered deals in the run-up to Electi...
Oct 23, 2020
Nigeria says 51 civilians, 18 security forces dead in unrest
LAGOS, Nigeria - At least 51 civilians have been killed in Nigeria's unrest following days of peaceful protests over police abuses, the president said Friday, blaming "hooliganism" for the violence wh...
Oct 23, 2020
Health Minister Patty Hajdu's remarks disappoint information commissioner
OTTAWA - The federal information ombudsman says she's disappointed by Health Minister Patty Hajdu's comments dismissing the need to bolster access to government records. Hajdu rebuffed a Conservative ...
Oct 23, 2020
Rested Montreal Impact looking to collect points with big finish to regular season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact got some much-needed rest this week, but the time off wasn't particularly exciting for coach Thierry Henry. Asked what he did with his days off, Henry had a very s...
Oct 23, 2020
Nunavut NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq takes two-month health leave
OTTAWA - Nunavut's lone MP says she's taking eight weeks away from work on advice from her doctor. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says she's been dealing with unspecified health problems in the year since she was el...
Oct 23, 2020
City proposing zero per cent tax increase for operations, one per cent for capital for next budget
The City of North Battleford's administration will be proposing a zero per cent property tax increase for operations, and a potential one per cent property tax increase for the city's capital projects...
Oct 23, 2020
Online retreat will focus on helping women speak up and use their voice
A book author and business owner from St. Brieux is hosting an online retreat for women in November.Amanda Perrot who is known for her in-person events for women will be facilitating the retreat."I th...
Oct 23, 2020
Victim of Markham, Ont., homicide identified as Iranian-Canadian activist Mehdi Amin
TORONTO - An Iranian-Canadian human rights advocate found dead in his home north of Toronto this week was a kind, polite gentleman who never argued with anyone, friends of his said Friday as police as...
Oct 23, 2020
Province records 33 new COVID-19 cases, 20 people in hospital
Each day in the past few weeks, Saskatchewan's COVID-19 active case numbers continue to break its own records as it sits at 511 as of Friday. With cases on the rise in Saskatchewan, the province's chi...
Oct 23, 2020
New U of S dental clinic busy for free day
Prince Albert's newest dental clinic is celebrating three weeks in the community and hosting a free dental day.The University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry's Prince Albert clinic invited media ...
Oct 23, 2020