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Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics
A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...
Apr 16, 2019 (Adwo/Dreamstime.com)
Trump building up a campaign cash advantage
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is set to report that it raised more than $30 million in the first quarter of 2019, edging out his top two Democratic rivals combined, accordi...
Apr 16, 2019
Quebec's Beauce region hardest hit by springtime flooding, province on alert
BEAUCEVILLE, Que. - Quebec's Beauce region has so far been the hardest hit by spring flooding affecting many parts of the province, Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault said Tuesday. Warm...
Apr 16, 2019
Sask. Government announces additional language courses
The Saskatchewan Government announced Tuesday new Indigenous language courses will expand learning opportunities for high school students in Saskatchewan. Courses in Dene, Nakawe and Michif at the 10,...
Apr 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Local golfers weigh in on Woods' Masters win
This past weekend a familiar face put on the green jacket at Augusta.Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters title at this year's tournament. The win also marked the 15th time Woods won a major tourname...
Apr 16, 2019 Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters Championship last weekend. (File Photo/Canadian Press)
Woman made threats against Columbine High School, FBI says
LITTLETON, Colo. - Authorities said Tuesday they are looking for an 18-year-old woman suspected of making threats against Columbine High School, just days before the 20th anniversary of a mass shootin...
Apr 16, 2019
Trump to allow suits over US properties seized in Cuba
WASHINGTON - Stepping up pressure on Cuba, the Trump administration will allow lawsuits against foreign companies doing business in properties seized from Americans after the island's 1959 revolution,...
Apr 16, 2019
LA Kings hire former Sharks, Oilers coach Todd McLellan
LOS ANGELES - Todd McLellan was hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, taking over a two-time Stanley Cup-winning franchise that slumped to the NHL's second-worst record this...
Apr 16, 2019
Ajax wins 2-1 at Juventus to reach Champions League semi
MILAN - Ajax eliminated another one of the favourites from the Champions League as it won 2-1 at Juventus on Tuesday to reach the semifinals for the first time since 1997 and end Cristiano Ronaldo's h...
Apr 16, 2019
Pinch hitter Heredia homers in Rays big inning, Tampa topples Blue Jays 8-4
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman had a supportive chat with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on Sunday after the Blue Jays second baseman made a costly error that led to his removal from the game. The gist ...
Apr 16, 2019