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Ottawa unveils proposed federal carbon offset emission credit regulations
CALGARY - The federal government is unveiling proposed regulations for its greenhouse gas offset program that will govern how developers can register and sell credits earned through projects that redu...
Mar 05, 2021

Canadian soldier found dead in his quarters in Afghanistan: military
OTTAWA - A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has died in Afghanistan. The Defence Department says Master Warrant Officer Guy Adam Law was found dead in his quarters at the Canadian Embassy in Kabul ...
Mar 05, 2021

Blackhawks' Seabrook calls it a career because of injury
Longtime Chicago Blackhawks defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup winner Brent Seabrook announced Friday he is unable to continue playing hockey because of injury. After surgeries on his right shoulde...
Mar 05, 2021

Trudeau holds firm on premiers' health-care funding demands, COVID-19 aid comes first
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will keep its spending focus on emergency aid and won't talk about long-term health-care funding until after the COVID-19 pandemic is...
Mar 05, 2021

Canadian Corey Conners grabs lead after his second round at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. - Canada's Corey Conners has the lead after the morning wave of the second round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.Conners, from Listowel, Ont., shot a 3-under 69 today and is...
Mar 05, 2021

Men's basketball coach Steve Konchalski ready to end long career at St. FX
The story of Steve Konchalski's career is written in the photos that paper the walls of his office at St. Francis Xavier University. There are more than 250, of all the teams coached and lives touched...
Mar 05, 2021

Muskoday prepares for election; current Chief retiring
In two weeks, members of Muskoday First Nation will head to the polls, but a longtime member of council will not be on the ballot.Herman Crain, who was elected in 2019, has chosen not to run again. Cr...
Mar 05, 2021

Lighthouse supporters take to the streets to raise awareness
Shouting "Save the Lighthouse," and "Everyone needs a home," a group of Lighthouse supporters took part in a peaceful walk Friday to increase awareness about the need to keep the service in the Battle...
Mar 05, 2021

Montreal-area immigration detainees on hunger strike over COVID-19 fears
MONTREAL - Several men at a Montreal-area immigration detention centre refused food this week to protest what they say are inhumane conditions at the facility and to try and secure their release.It's ...
Mar 05, 2021

Health Canada approves J&J vaccine against COVID-19 as Pfizer bumps deliveries
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, saying it has the evidence showing the vaccine is both safe and effective against the novel coronavirus that causes...
Mar 05, 2021