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Quebec booksellers' group apologizes, republishes post outlining premier's top reads
MONTREAL - An association of Quebec booksellers says it acted in haste when it removed an online list outlining reading recommendations from Premier Francois Legault. Legault shared some of his favour...
Nov 30, 2020
No text of Canada-U.K. trade deal, minister says as Dec. 31 tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canada's International Trade Minister Mary Ng says she guarantee that MPs will see a bill to ratify the new provisional Canada-Britain trade agreement before Parliament breaks for Christmas o...
Nov 30, 2020
Nunavut to start lifting its two-week lockdown as COVID-19 cases recover
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is to start lifting a two-week lockdown on Wednesday as more people infected with COVID-19 recover. The lockdown that shuttered all schools and non-essential businesse...
Nov 30, 2020
Restoring civil liberties in Canada post-pandemic a concern for legal experts
TORONTO - Canadians willingly, unwillingly, and sometimes unknowingly, gave up some of their civil liberties over the past eight months to try and slow the spread of COVID-19. Legal experts who specia...
Nov 30, 2020
New public health restrictions won't slow down dance classes in Melfort
Dance classes in Melfort will continue this week but will look slightly different to accommodate new public health restrictions that came into effect on Friday.According to Melfort Dance Centre owner ...
Nov 30, 2020
Small Works Show and Sale 2020 - Week 2 (Dec. 7 - 12)
These works will be available for viewing at RJ's Urban Garden Caf in Melfort, SK Dec. 7 - 12th. They will also be available for purchase online, just comment or message and someone will get back to y...
Nov 30, 2020
Get on with promised gun-control measures, advocates urge Trudeau government
OTTAWA - Advocates of stricter gun control are urging the Trudeau government to get on with promised reforms, saying they are months overdue. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair has pledged new measures...
Nov 30, 2020
Humboldt RCMP looking for suspect in hit and run
UPDATE: Humboldt RCMP told northeastNOW early Monday afternoon they have now spoken to the person they were seeking the public's help in identifying.--Humboldt RCMP are hoping the public can help iden...
Nov 30, 2020
Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Young Adult Program
We are currently accepting applications for our online JobQuest Program which is set to begin in JanuaryApplications can be picked up at PAGC Urban Services or a request for email application can be s...
Nov 30, 2020
Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in October
SILVER SPRING, Md. - The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes fell for the second consecutive month as lack of available homes continues to stifle house hunters. The National Association...
Nov 30, 2020