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Liberals push Tories to show climate-policy hand with climate-change motion
OTTAWA - In a battle to see who can prove they care more about the environment, both the Liberals and the federal New Democrats are pushing motions this week to declare climate change a national ...
May 16, 2019
Farmers score big gains in the fields
Despite a slow start, the 2019 provincial crop is now taking shape thanks in part to some cooperation from Mother Nature this past week.According to this week's crop report, 38 per cent of the 2019 pr...
May 16, 2019 R.M. of Blucher. (NIgel Maxwell/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Sixth annual Positive Ticketing Campaign underway in Humboldt area
For the sixth year, Safe Communities Humboldt and Area are holding their Positive Ticketing Campaign.The campaign began on Wednesday, May 15 and will end on Friday, November 15 as local emergency serv...
May 16, 2019 Many youth in the Humboldt Area received positive tickets in 2018. (submitted photo/Safe Communities Humboldt & Area)
Cannabis added to banned substances in provincial parks during May long weekend
Gates will be open soon for campers to enjoy another season at provincial campgrounds."This is our opening weekend for our provincial park campgrounds, so it's a pretty exciting time for us," Larry Sc...
May 16, 2019 (The Canadian Press/ Marcio Jose Sanchez)
A look at how the Raptors match up with the Bucks in their Eastern Conference showdown
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will play in the NBA Eastern Conference final for just the second time in team history when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday to kick off a best-of-se...
May 16, 2019
'Dignity and wisdom': Chief justice praises Gascon after final high-court case
OTTAWA - Supreme Court Justice Clement Gascon received a standing ovation today after hearing his final case on the high court. Gascon graciously thanked his family and colleagues, saying it is an imm...
May 16, 2019
Brooke Henderson looks to contend for more titles during busy period
DUNROBIN, Ont. - While Brooke Henderson is enjoying some time off at home, she's ready for a busy stretch. The Canadian golf star, who put on a clinic for youngsters at the Kevin Haime Kids to the Cou...
May 16, 2019
Freeland to meet Lighthizer, Grassley in Washington to push for tariff removal
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland played down expectations as she prepared to meet in Washington with Trump trade czar Robert Lighthizer in a renewed push to get punitive s...
May 16, 2019
NS premier told China party official Canadians need to feel 'safe' during visits
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier says he told a senior Communist Party official during trade talks that Canadians need to feel "safe" and protected by the rule of law as he boosts tourism tie...
May 16, 2019
Mother, son in hospital after allegedly being hit by dad's vehicle
BRAMPTON, Ont. - A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly ran over his wife and seven-year-old son early Tuesday. Peel Regional Police say the man has been charged with two counts each of c...
May 16, 2019