The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is hoping to discuss carbon taxes and climate change with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the federal cabinet holds a retreat in Winnipeg next week. Pallister said he hopes Trudeau can show some flexibility on the carbon tax that Ottawa has imposed […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A new report on how police respond to violence against women in Canada’s four northern Inuit regions says researchers have uncovered “systemic racialized policing” there. Interviews with Inuit women and service providers in these regions, known collectively as the Inuit Nunangat, reveal many women encounter so much […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge Canada’s national police force is taking part in the massive effort to identify dozens of Canadians killed in last week’s plane crash in Iran. While no RCMP officers are currently on the ground in Tehran, where the Ukrainian passenger jet was shot down by the Iranian […]
The Canadian Press NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.–Transit and online shopping might not seem connected but the organization that manages transit across Metro Vancouver believes the two can be wrapped together in a way that keeps parcels safe while enhancing the daily commute. TransLink says smart lockers are coming to three SkyTrain […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario is creating 57 new post-secondary scholarships to honour the victims of the Iran plane crash that left no survivors last week. Premier Doug Ford says in a statement that a new government fund will disperse $10,000 scholarships in memory of each of the 57 Canadian […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Myles ADELAIDE, Australia–Tennis players competing in the Australian Open qualifying tournament finally got some relief yesterday from the tiny, noxious smoke particles that made many feel like their throats were on fire. Since the moment play began at the season’s first Grand Slam on Tuesday morning, players […]
The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system of sign stealing when he was with the Houston Astros. The Red Sox didn’t wait to see what punishment Major League Baseball might give him for possibly bringing a similar scheme with him […]
The Canadian Press THUNDER BAY–Thunder Bay police say two teens who were initially charged with aggravated assault are now accused of first-degree murder after one of the victims in the alleged attack died in hospital. They say an 18-year-old man, since identified as Austin Peter Robinson, was taken to hospital […]
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The Indian Day School Settlement Claims Process is now open for survivors who suffered harms while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools. Survivors can now take the next step in their journey by submitting a claim for compensation. The Approved Settlement provides direct compensation for eligible Survivors, […]
A report from the International Falls, Rainy Lake and Ranier Convention and Visitors Bureau says Walleye and crappie are being pulled from Sand Bay this the morning and evening hours. Jigging or bobber fishing with live bait will work, just stay a foot or so off the bottom in 25 […]
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Beekeepers throughout the province are getting a sweet deal from the government for their honey producing businesses. The governments of Canada and Ontario are supporting projects that will strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector. Since September of last year, the federal and provincial governments have […]
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One third of the victims from the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 that was shot down by Iran were Canadian and Coun. Douglas Judson provided his condolences during council’s meeting on Monday. He recognized the families and communities that the approximately 60 Canadian victims have left behind. “I realize how […]
