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Quebec provincial politicians vote to increase base pay by $30,000
QUEBEC - The members of Quebec's national assembly have voted to increase their base salaries by $30,000. The government bill was supported by the governing Coalition Avenir Qubec and the Opposition Q...
Jun 06, 2023

Family of girl with autism hopes to increase education following upsetting social media post
The family of a girl believed to be on the autism spectrum are speaking out in response to some comments posted on social media they found hurtful after the child's visit to a local business.The owner...
Jun 06, 2023

Global News says its reporting on MP Han Dong was result of detailed investigation
OTTAWA - Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment say in response to a lawsuit filed by Han Dong that their reporting about the Toronto MP was based on a detailed investigation involving...
Jun 06, 2023

PGA-LIV merger shocks golf world ahead of Canadian Open
On the eve of the RBC Canadian Open, news of a merger between the PGA Tour, European Tour and LIV Golf shocked the golf world - including one of Canada's best players. "Nothing like finding out throug...
Jun 06, 2023

Vancouver Island scuba divers spot sixgill shark in rare shallow-water sighting
NANAIMO, B.C. - A group of British Columbia scuba divers on Vancouver Island spotted a bluntnose sixgill shark on a recent dive in Alberni Inlet, capturing what they say is rare footage of the animal ...
Jun 06, 2023

Known travellers from 13 more countries can skip visa to come to Canada: minister
OTTAWA - Low-risk travellers from 13 more countries will be able to skip a visa application if they want to visit Canada, the immigration minister announced Tuesday. An expanded program would allow pe...
Jun 06, 2023

Judge rejects Montreal homeless camp injunction, site to be dismantled by June 15
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has refused to extend an injunction protecting a homeless encampment under a busy Montreal highway, ruling the tent city must be dismantled by June 15 as plann...
Jun 06, 2023

Equine therapy offered in La Ronge this week
Instride Equine Therapy was in La Ronge the last two days offering mental health and wellness therapy.The company is operated by former National Hockey League player Rich Pilon and his business partne...
Jun 06, 2023

Hawks sign playoff point leader
The Nipawin Hawks have locked up their leading scorer from last years playoffs with the signing of Saskatoon-born defenceman Ronan Buckberger.Buckberger, 17, dressed in three games for the Saskatchewa...
Jun 06, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays send struggling right-hander Alek Manoah down to minors
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are sending right-hander Alek Manoah down to the minors after his latest disappointing start. Manoah gave up six earned runs in just one-third of an inning in Monday's ...
Jun 06, 2023