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Study finds 'stunning' lack of research into women's heart health
OTTAWA - A new review of the existing research into women's cardiovascular disease has uncovered what the authors call a "stunning" lack of information about how women are affected. The review wa...
Feb 17, 2020

Trial of Quebec entertainer Eric Salvail hears testimony of sexual assault
MONTREAL - The trial of Quebec media star Eric Salvail opened today with testimony from a former co-worker who said Salvail cornered him, exposed himself and tried to force hi...
Feb 17, 2020

Family Week Break - Activities for Kids and Youth
Grace United Church in Meadow Lake will be open for kids and youth activity next week, Tue. Feb 18 - Fri. Feb 21 (2:00 - 5:00 pm). Any volunteers (come to church and have fun with kids) and donations ...
Feb 17, 2020

Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out
The Battlefords Ag Society is hosting Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5 PM - 2 AM featuring: JAYDEE BIXBY - Country recording Artist & Canadian Idol Runner - up.Com...
Feb 17, 2020

Snow Sculpture Competition
The Town of La Ronge is hosting a snow sculpture competition for its residents until Monday, March 16th.You must register by phoning the Town Office at 306.425.2066 or by email.See the poster for full...
Feb 17, 2020

A timeline of some Incident Response Group meetings
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting today with the secretive Incident Response Group, a cabinet committee whose exact membership is kept under wraps. They're set to discuss the ongoing anti-...
Feb 17, 2020

Minister reports 'modest progress' after blockade talks with First Nation
TYENDINAGA, Ont. - Hours of talks between the federal government and representatives of the Mohawk First Nation ended with "modest progress" Saturday evening, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller ...
Feb 17, 2020
Ottawa eases speed restrictions imposed after Saskatchewan derailment
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau is easing speed restrictions placed on certain trains following a derailment in Saskatchewan earlier this month that spilled 1.2 million litres of crude oil an...
Feb 17, 2020

A timeline on rail disruptions by anti-pipeline protesters across Canada
RCMP began enforcing an injunction earlier this month that prevents interference with construction of a $6.6-billion natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia. Here is a timeline of the disput...
Feb 17, 2020

Health care coalition calls on government for pharmacare funding in next budget
OTTAWA - A coalition of 150 health care organizations and non-profits is calling on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to make sure there is funding in the coming federal budget to launch the first phase o...
Feb 17, 2020