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Trump hails 'righteous cause of American self-government'
JAMESTOWN, Va. - President Donald Trump on Tuesday marked the 400th anniversary of American democracy and its gift "of the country we love," but his celebration of what began as an experiment in self-...
Aug 01, 2019

Calls to former diplomats were not meant as pressure, Liberal MPs insist
OTTAWA - The choice to reach out to two former ambassadors to China was part of an effort to make sure experts were sufficiently informed, not to pressure them into toeing the line, Liberal MPs said T...
Aug 01, 2019

Canadian tennis stars experiencing mixed results heading into Rogers Cup
WASHINGTON - With the eye-catching results from the tennis teens at big tournaments in Indian Wells, Calif., and Miami back in March, fans were hoping - almost expecting - that a Canadian dynasty...
Aug 01, 2019

12th City Artist Collective Active in Melfort
There are exciting changes happening to this group! You may have noticed for one, the name change. Also, we are busy working on building a stronger, more active artist group. We have decided to create...
Aug 01, 2019

Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards
MONTREAL - Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal. Schnur, ranked 9...
Aug 01, 2019

PM pledges access to medication as pharmacists, patient groups fear shortage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging to ensure Canadians have access to medication they need at affordable prices in the face of concerns about a Trump administration deci...
Aug 01, 2019

Grandparents Day Stroll-a-Thon
The Mont St. Joseph's Grandparents Day Stroll-a-Thon will be Sunday, September 8 from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. Pick up a pledge sheet and start collecting pledges. There are other ways to help and to have...
Aug 01, 2019

Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife to face disciplinary charges
TORONTO - A Toronto neurosurgeon who killed his wife two days after she filed for divorce now faces a disciplinary hearing. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says Mohamm...
Aug 01, 2019

Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO - Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks a...
Aug 01, 2019

A Summer Full of Fun for PA National Park
A full calendar of events for August Lake life in Waskesiu during August is busy with events and activities to keep visitors active, learning and having fun right to the end of summer. Small- to large...
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