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N.S. woman plans constitutional challenge of roadside cannabis test
HALIFAX - A lawyer for a Nova Scotia motorist whose licence was suspended after her saliva tested positive for cannabis says he's planning to launch a constitutional chal...
Apr 4, 2019
Canadian Bar Association calls on Quebec to drop notwithstanding clause from Bill 21
MONTREAL - The Canadian Bar Association has come out against Quebec's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause to shield its controversial secularism bill from court challenge. The...
Apr 4, 2019
Satirical website fooled former Quebec premier with spoof story, trial hears
MONTREAL - A well-known Quebec TV journalist has testified that a website spoofing the Journal de Montreal newspaper fooled many people - including a former premier - with a joke story claim...
Apr 4, 2019
Panda pregnancy goal of Calgary Zoo's artificial insemination of star attraction
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo is hoping for a furry bundle of joy in about four months after artificially inseminating its female giant panda earlier this week. Officials say keepers noted that ...
Apr 4, 2019
Baloney Meter: Liberal claim 8 in 10 better off with carbon tax partly accurate
OTTAWA - "Climate change is real and it requires real solutions. It's a fact that pricing pollution is the most cost-effective way to cut pollution. Our plan will also leave 8 out of 10 families bette...
Apr 4, 2019
Liberals signal intent to impose deadlines on 11 bills sitting in the Senate
OTTAWA - Tempers are flaring in Canada's chamber of sober second thought, triggered by a government move to impose deadlines on almost a dozen bills to ensure they pass before Parliament ris...
Apr 4, 2019
Nipawin town council votes in new member
The Nipawin byelection votes are in and Gene Rusk is the newest member of council.Rusk had 139 votes to beat out Laurie Kratochvil by 20 votes."We will be meeting with our new councillor elect over th...
Apr 4, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)
Blackhawks Hockey Wrap-Up
The Birch Hills Blackhawks Sr Hockey Team is hosting a wrap-up April 6 starting at 5:30 at the Birch Hills Civic Centre.Happy Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m.Steak Supper 6:30-8:00 p.m. - $25.00 (Reservations requ...
Apr 4, 2019
Tisdale Rambler Rodeo
Get ready for the famous Tisdale Rambler Rodeo April 18 - 20 in Tisdale at the RecPlex featuring Rodeo, Trade Show, Dances and much more.Codie Prevost is offering a ticket draw..."WIN tickets to see t...
Apr 4, 2019
Cost of giving ill workers extra EI sickness benefits? $1.1 billion, PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary spending watchdog says covering benefits for people who are too sick to work for up to a year would cost the federal government $1 billion more than its current program. As ...
Apr 4, 2019